Chauliognathini
LeConte, 1861
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Chauliognathini is a tribe of soldier beetles within the Cantharidae. Members of this tribe are known for their association with flowers, where they feed on pollen and nectar. The tribe was established by J.L. LeConte in 1861 and contains multiple distributed primarily in North America. The genus Chauliognathus is the most prominent member of this tribe, with often recognized by their distinctive color patterns and flower-visiting .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chauliognathini: /kaʊ.li.oʊ.nɑː.ˈθaɪ.naɪ/
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Identification
Chauliognathini can be distinguished from other tribes of Cantharidae by a combination of morphological features including antennal structure and pronotal shape. Members of this tribe typically have and a somewhat elongated body form. The tribe is most readily recognized at the level by the characteristic appearance of Chauliognathus , which often display yellow-orange and black coloration. Fender (1964) provided the definitive key to species of this tribe north of Mexico.
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Distribution
Based on historical records, members of Chauliognathini occur in western North America including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. The tribe has been recorded as far east as Oklahoma, with observations of Chauliognathus limbicollis in the Glass Mountains of Oklahoma representing a range extension from previously documented localities.
Behavior
Members of this tribe have been observed feeding on yellow asteraceous flowers. The of visiting composite flowers for pollen and nectar is consistent across documented .
Similar Taxa
- Other Cantharidae tribesChauliognathini can be distinguished from related tribes by morphological characters detailed in Fender (1964), including antennal and pronotal features.
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Taxonomic reference
The definitive treatment for this tribe in North America is Fender, K.M. 1964. 'The Chauliognathini of America North of Mexico (Coleoptera—Cantharidae), Part 2.' Northwest Science 38(3):95–106.