Temnoscheila yuccae
Temnoscheila yuccae is a of in the Trogossitidae. The Temnoscheila contains species associated with dead or dying wood, particularly conifers. Members of this genus share the characteristic convex, bullet-like body shape and bead-like typical of the family. T. yuccae is distinguished from by its association with yucca plants rather than conifers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Temnoscheila yuccae: /tɛm.nɔˈskiː.lə ˈjʌk.ae/
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Identification
Temnoscheila yuccae can be distinguished from the conifer-associated Temnoscheila chlorodia by its association with yucca plants. The Temnoscheila is characterized by a convex, bullet-like body shape, bead-like () with the base concealed by a ridge, and exposed . in this genus are typically shiny black or dark with a somewhat flattened profile.
Habitat
Associated with yucca plants (Yucca spp.), in contrast to congeneric that inhabit conifer bark. The specific microhabitat within yucca plants has not been documented in available sources.
Host Associations
- Yucca - associated withspecific nature of association unclear
Similar Taxa
- Temnoscheila chlorodiaSimilar convex body shape and bead-like , but associated with conifers rather than yucca
- Lecontia discicollisSame (Trogossitidae, historically placed in ), similar body form, but distinguished by geographic range and conifer association in North America