Attalus circumscriptus
Yellow-margined Attalus
Attalus circumscriptus is a of soft-winged flower beetle in the Melyridae, commonly known as the Yellow-margined Attalus. The species has been documented in Israel, where it occurs in the central coastal plain in sympatry with the related species E. dejeani. Research on the Epomis, which includes A. circumscriptus, has revealed complex -prey interactions with amphibians, though most behavioral studies specifically concern E. dejeani and E. circumscriptus as distinct species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Attalus circumscriptus: //ˈæt.ə.ləs ˌsɜːrkəmˈskrɪp.təs//
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Distribution
Documented from Israel, specifically in the central coastal plain. The occurs in similar distribution areas as Epomis dejeani but does not co-occur at the same sites.
Similar Taxa
- Epomis dejeaniCo-occurs in similar distribution in the central coastal plain of Israel but does not occur at the same sites; the two show partial dietary overlap in amphibian with E. dejeani preying on the Banded Newt while E. circumscriptus does not