Lycostomus sanguinipennis
Lycostomus sanguinipennis is a blister beetle in the Meloidae, Nemognathinae. The Lycostomus is a small group within the Nemognathinae, and this is characterized by its red-winged appearance as indicated by the specific epithet "sanguinipennis" (blood-red wings). Members of this genus are associated with , though specific details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lycostomus sanguinipennis: //laɪˈkɒstəməs ˌsæŋɡwɪnɪˈpɛnɪs//
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Host Associations
- Colletes - Based on -level association in Nemognathinae; specific records for L. sanguinipennis not documented in available sources
Similar Taxa
- Tricrania sanguinipennisShares identical specific epithet and similar red-winged appearance; both in Nemognathinae but distinguished by -level characters and geographic distribution (Tricrania is eastern North American)
- Lydus sanguinipennisShares identical specific epithet; Old World in Lyttini tribe, distinguished by different and geographic range
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Lycostomus is listed in the Old World Nemognathinae section of the source material, suggesting this occurs in the Palearctic or Afrotropical regions rather than the New World. The specific epithet "sanguinipennis" has been applied to multiple unrelated meloid species across different genera, creating potential confusion.