Hippomelas parkeri
Nelson in Nelson & Bellamy, 1996
Hippomelas parkeri is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Nelson in 1996. It belongs to the Hippomelas, which comprises large, striking buprestid beetles. The species is known from the Nearctic region, specifically North America. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits arid and semi-arid environments where its plants occur.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hippomelas parkeri: //ˌhɪpoʊˈmiːləs ˈpɑrkəraɪ//
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Distribution
Nearctic region; North America. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Hippomelas martiniBoth were described by Nelson in 1996 and belong to the same , sharing similar large body size and likely arid preferences. H. martini is known from Arizona and was described from specimens collected by sweeping roadside vegetation near Patagonia.
- Hippomelas sphenicusAnother congeneric found in the southwestern United States. The Hippomelas is characterized by large, robust buprestids with distinctive , and species within the genus can be challenging to distinguish without close examination.