Gymnetina cretacea
(LeConte, 1863)
Gymnetina cretacea is a of in the , (flower ). The species was described by LeConte in 1863. A recently described , G. c. sundbergi, is to the Organ Mountains of southern New Mexico. have been captured in sweet red wine-baited traps in juniper/oak/pinyon woodland .
Habitat
Juniper/oak/pinyon woodland. The nominate occurs in broader geographic areas, while G. c. sundbergi is restricted to the Organ Mountains of southern New Mexico.
Distribution
United States. The nominate (G. c. cretacea) has a broader distribution, while the subspecies G. c. sundbergi is to the Organ Mountains in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Seasonality
have been observed in September.
Behavior
are attracted to sweet red wine (SRW) , suggesting they may be attracted to fermenting fruit or other sugar sources. They have been captured in hanging jug traps.
Human Relevance
Of interest to and . The recently described G. c. sundbergi represents a narrow of interest.
Similar Taxa
- Cotinis mutabilisBoth are attracted to sweet red wine in similar juniper/oak/pinyon woodland in the Organ Mountains region; distinguished by -level differences in body form and coloration.
More Details
Subspecies
Two are recognized: Gymnetina cretacea cretacea (LeConte, 1863) and Gymnetina cretacea sundbergi Ratcliffe & Warner, 2011. The latter was described relatively recently and is to the Organ Mountains of southern New Mexico.
Collection method
Specimens have been collected using sweet red wine (SRW)-baited 'jug traps' suspended in woodland , a standard method for attracting and other .