Cotalpa conclamara
Young, 2002
Texas goldsmith beetle
Cotalpa conclamara, known as the Texas goldsmith , is a of in the . It was described by Young in 2002. The species is to Texas and belongs to a of metallic beetles commonly called goldsmith beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cotalpa conclamara: /koʊˈtælpə kɒnˈklæmərə/
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Identification
As a member of the Cotalpa, this likely exhibits metallic coloration characteristic of goldsmith . The specific epithet 'conclamara' distinguishes it from , though detailed diagnostic features require examination of original description.
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Distribution
to Texas, United States. Distribution records are limited to the Nearctic region within Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Cotalpa lanigeraCongeneric , also known as a goldsmith , with overlapping geographic potential; distinguished by specific morphological differences described in taxonomic literature.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Young in 2002, making it a relatively recently described within the Cotalpa.
Observation data
As of source data, 22 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating limited but documented occurrence data.