Taxonus

Hartig, 1837

Taxonus is a of in the , Allantinae. It is recognized as the largest and most complicated genus within the Allantinae. The genus contains approximately 8 described , with additional species described from Asia. Taxonus is placed in the tribe Allantini and forms the subtribe Taxonina, which is sister to the subtribe Allantina.

Distribution

Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United States (Vermont), China (Sichuan Province), and the Russian Far East.

Seasonality

One specimen of Taxonus zhangi was collected in July in Sichuan Province, China.

Similar Taxa

TenthredinidaeTaxonus belongs to this ; distinguished by generic-level characters including subtribal placement in Taxonina versus other subtribes.
AllantinaTaxonina (containing Taxonus) is sister to Allantina within Allantini; distinguished by phylogenetic position and presumably morphological characters separating the subtribes.

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Phylogenetic position

Phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial supports the of Taxonina and confirms its position as sister group to Allantina within the tribe Allantini.

Taxonomic complexity

The is described as the largest and most complicated genus of Allantinae, suggesting substantial morphological diversity and potential taxonomic challenges.

Data limitations

For some , including T. zhelochovtsevi, the male, , and remain unknown. Most species lack published ecological or biological data beyond collection localities.