Eunota californica pseudoerronea
(Rumpp, 1958)
California Tiger Beetle
Eunota californica pseudoerronea is a of tiger in the Carabidae ( Cicindelinae). Originally described as Cicindela californica pseudoerronea by Rumpp in 1958, it is now classified in the Eunota. This subspecies is to California and is part of a group of fast-running predatory beetles commonly known as tiger beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eunota californica pseudoerronea: /juːˈnoʊtə ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkə ˌsjuːdəʊˌɛrˈoʊniə/
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Distribution
California, United States
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Cicindela californica pseudoerronea by Rumpp in 1958. The Eunota californica has been reclassified from the Cicindela to Eunota based on phylogenetic studies.
Nomenclature
The subspecific epithet 'pseudoerronea' suggests a resemblance to or relationship with the 'erronea', though the exact etymological intent of Rumpp (1958) is not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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