Ischalia costata
(LeConte, 1866)
broad-hipped flower beetle
Ischalia costata is a of broad-hipped flower in the Anthicidae (sometimes historically placed in Ischaliidae). It is found in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. The species was described by LeConte in 1866.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ischalia costata: /ɪsˈkeɪliə kəˈstɑːtə/
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Distribution
North America. Canadian records: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario. United States records present but specific states not detailed in available sources.
Misconceptions
Historically placed in Ischaliidae, but modern taxonomic revisions have moved this to Anthicidae ( Ischaliinae). Some sources still reference the older family placement.
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Taxonomic Note
placement has been revised from Ischaliidae to Anthicidae ( Ischaliinae) in modern classifications, though older literature and some databases may still list Ischaliidae.