Ischyropalpus cochisei
Werner, 1973
antlike flower beetle
Ischyropalpus cochisei is a small antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, measuring 2.5–3.2 mm. The was described by Werner in 1973 and is named for its type locality at Cochise Stronghold in Arizona. It occurs across western North America from southwestern Canada through the western United States to Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ischyropalpus cochisei: //ˌɪskɪroʊˈpælpəs koʊˈtʃiːsaɪ//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Ischyropalpus by geographic range and presumably subtle morphological features; specific diagnostic characters require examination of and original description. The specific epithet cochisei refers to the type locality in Cochise County, Arizona, and may aid in identification of specimens from that region.
Distribution
Western North America: southwestern Canada (British Columbia), western United States, and Mexico. The type locality is Cochise Stronghold, Arizona.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ischyropalpus speciesCongeneric share the antlike flower beetle and require careful examination for differentiation; I. cochisei is distinguished by its western North American distribution and type locality at Cochise Stronghold, Arizona.
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Type locality significance
The specific epithet cochisei directly references Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona, the site where the was collected. This naming convention is common in described from notable geographic features.
Taxonomic history
Described by Werner in 1973, this represents one of the documented members of the Ischyropalpus in North America. The genus Ischyropalpus belongs to the Anthicidae, commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their slender form and habit of running with an elevated resembling ants.