Pelonides humeralis
(Horn, 1868)
Pelonides humeralis is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. The species was described by Horn in 1868 and occurs across Central America and North America. It has been documented visiting flowers of milkweed (Asclepias sp.) in the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelonides humeralis: /pɛloʊˈnaɪdiːz hjuːˈmɛrəlɪs/
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Habitat
Documented from montane areas in southeastern Arizona, specifically from a stand of narrow-leaved milkweed (Asclepias sp.) at the Southwestern Research Station in the Chiricahua Mountains. The broader Pelonides is associated with woody vegetation.
Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific documented localities include the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona.
Seasonality
Observed in July in the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona.
Host Associations
- Asclepias sp. - flower visitorobserved on flowers of narrow-leaved milkweed
Behavior
have been observed visiting flowers, suggesting possible nectar or pollen feeding .
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Collection history
The was collected by Ted C. MacRae during a July 2018 collecting trip to the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona, where a single specimen was found on flowers of Asclepias sp. alongside Rhopalophora meeskei and Lycus spp.