Ischyropalpus bipartitus
(Casey, 1895)
antlike flower beetle
Ischyropalpus bipartitus is a small antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, measuring 2.3–3.2 mm. It occurs in the southwestern United States from California to Texas and extends into Baja California, Mexico. The was described by Casey in 1895 and is recognized as valid in current taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ischyropalpus bipartitus: //ˌɪskiroʊˈpælpəs ˌbaɪpɑrˈtaɪtəs//
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (California to Texas) and Baja California, Mexico.
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Size
measure 2.3–3.2 mm (0.091–0.126 in) in length.
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Thomas L. Casey in 1895.