Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Cimbex rubidus Cresson, 1880
=
Cimbex rubida [!] -
Cimbex is masculine so a female epithet is in error (see
iNaturalist and
BugGuide discussions)
Explanation of Names
Cimbex rubida Cresson, 1880
from the Latin rubidus = 'red, reddish'
Identification
Thick reddish/brown body, wings glossy black; female with yellow spot at the base of abdomen
Range
Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada in CA-NV
Habitat
Along rivers and lowland woods
Season
Adults active during summer
Food
Larvae feed on willows (Salix)