Euura poecilonota

(Zaddach, 1876)

Marbled Birch Nematine

Euura poecilonota is a of in the , commonly known as the Marbled Birch Nematine. It belongs to the large and diverse Euura, which comprises numerous species associated with willows and other . The species was originally described by Zaddach in 1876 under the name Nematus poecilonotus. Like other nematine sawflies, this species is likely associated with birch (Betula) as a , though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euura poecilonota: /ˈjuː.ʊ.ra poʊˌɛk.ɪ.loʊˈnoʊ.tə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Norway (NO) according to GBIF distribution records. The Euura has a predominantly Holarctic distribution, with many occurring across northern Europe, Asia, and North America.

Host Associations

Betula - larval inferred from and -level patterns in Euura; specific host record not confirmed

Similar Taxa

Other Euura speciesThe Euura contains numerous morphologically similar , many of which require examination for accurate identification. E. poecilonota may be distinguished by specific coloration patterns suggested by its specific epithet 'poecilonota' (marbled or back).

More Details

Taxonomic History

This was originally described by Zaddach in 1876 as Nematus poecilonotus, and later transferred to the Euura. The basionym remains Nematus poecilonotus.

Data Availability

Available information for this is extremely limited. The iNaturalist platform records 34 observations, suggesting it is infrequently encountered or underreported relative to more common nematine .