Epuraea aestiva

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Epuraea aestiva is a of sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. It has been recorded as an in nests of the Bombus derhamellus, where its larvae and pupae develop. The species is widely distributed across the Holarctic region, including Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epuraea aestiva: /ɛˈpʊreɪə ɛˈstɪvə/

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Habitat

Nests of Bombus derhamellus Kirby (); has been observed as an in these nests

Distribution

Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; Flores

Diet

Sap-feeding; specific dietary details beyond this feeding mode are not documented

Host Associations

Bombus derhamellus - Develops within nests of this

Life Cycle

Larval and pupal stages have been described from specimens collected in nests; specific details of stage, longevity, and complete developmental duration are not documented

Behavior

lifestyle—lives within the nests of bumble bees