Brassicogethes cleominis
(Easton, 1959)
pollen beetle
Brassicogethes cleominis is a pollen beetle in the Nitidulidae, a group of beetles commonly associated with flowers and pollen feeding. The was described by Easton in 1959. It is known from North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the Brassicogethes, it is likely associated with plants in the family Cleomaceae, suggested by its specific epithet.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brassicogethes cleominis: //brəˌsɪkoʊˈɡɛθiːz ˌkliːəˈmɪnɪs//
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba, Canada
Host Associations
- Cleomaceae - likely pollen Specific epithet 'cleominis' suggests association with Cleome or related in Cleomaceae
Similar Taxa
- Brassicogethes aeneusSimilar pollen beetle in same ; B. cleominis distinguished by association with Cleomaceae rather than Brassicaceae
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'cleominis' derives from Cleome, a in the Cleomaceae, indicating the likely plant association that distinguishes this from related pollen beetles.