Chemsakiella ricei
(Chemsak, 1984)
Chemsakiella ricei is a of longhorn in the , described by Chemsak in 1984. The Chemsakiella was established to honor the John A. Chemsak, and the species epithet ricei honors Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, an entomologist and science communicator. As a member of the tribe Trachyderini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids often associated with . The species is known from very few observations, with limited published information on its biology.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chemsakiella ricei: /kɛm.saˈki.ɛl.lə ˈraɪ.si/
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Distribution
United States
Human Relevance
The epithet honors Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, an and science communicator known for her work on biology and citizen science outreach, particularly through the School of Ants project and her series of free eBooks on common ants.
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Etymology
The name Chemsakiella honors John A. Chemsak (1925–2010), an who specialized in . The epithet ricei honors Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, recognizing her contributions to communication and education.
Data Deficiency
As of current records, Chemsakiella ricei has only 2 observations in iNaturalist and minimal published biological data. This reflects a common pattern for many described , where formal description precedes detailed ecological study.