Taxonus rufocinctus
Taxonus rufocinctus is a of in the Tenthredinidae. It has been recorded from eastern North America, including parts of Canada and the northern United States. The species name refers to a reddish band or marking.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Taxonus rufocinctus: //tɑkˈsoʊ.nəs ˌruː.foʊˈsɪŋk.təs//
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Documented from Ontario and Quebec in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'rufocinctus' derives from Latin roots meaning 'red' (rufus) and 'encircled' or 'banded' (cinctus), likely referring to a reddish band on the body.
Taxonomic note
The Taxonus is part of the diverse Tenthredinidae, which includes many herbivorous whose larvae feed on various plants.