Trichodes oresterus
Wolcott, 1910
checkered beetle
Trichodes oresterus is a of in the , described by Wolcott in 1910. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the southwestern United States including Oklahoma and New Mexico. have been observed visiting flowers, particularly composites in the Thelesperma. Like other members of the genus Trichodes, this species likely exhibits the characteristic of laying on flowers, with subsequently attaching to visiting or to be transported to nests where they on developing .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trichodes oresterus: /ˈtrɪkoʊdiːz ɔˈrɛstərəs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Oklahoma (Cimarron County, Black Mesa area) and New Mexico.
Seasonality
have been collected in May.
Behavior
have been observed visiting flowers of Thelesperma megapotamicum (rayless slenderthread) and other composites. Based on -level characteristics, adults likely serve as while also using flowers as sites.