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.

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