Euphoria levinotata
Orozco, 2012
Euphoria levinotata is a of flower in the , described by Orozco in 2012. It belongs to a known for -mimicking and attraction to fermenting tree sap. The species occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico. Like other Euphoria species, are fliers that feed on sap flows and occasionally visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euphoria levinotata: //juːˈfɔːriə ˌlɛvɪnoʊˈteɪtə//
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Distribution
Arizona and New Mexico, USA.
Similar Taxa
- Euphoria fulgidaFormerly considered ; E. levinotata was split from E. fulgida based on morphological differences. E. fulgida occurs primarily in eastern and central North America, while E. levinotata is restricted to the Southwest.
- Euphoria monticolaAnother southwestern split from E. fulgida; E. monticola occurs in mountainous areas of Arizona and shows metallic -black coloration versus the different color patterns of E. levinotata.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: A Flower Scarab, Euphoria fulgida
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