Epicauta abadona
Skinner, 1904
Sub-sutural Blister Beetle
Epicauta abadona is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae. It occurs in Central America and North America, with museum holdings documenting 48 specimens in the Entomology Research Museum collection. The species was described by Skinner in 1904 and belongs to the subgenus Epicauta (Epicauta). Like other members of the , it possesses the chemical defense compound characteristic of blister beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta abadona: /ˌɛpɪˈkɔːtə ˌæbəˈdoʊnə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Museum records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and adjacent regions, with 48 specimens documented in research collections.
Similar Taxa
- Epicauta puncticollisSimilar size and gray coloration; E. puncticollis is the most commonly collected Epicauta in North American museum holdings (806 specimens versus 48 for E. abadona), suggesting potential misidentification risk where ranges overlap
- Other Epicauta speciesThe Epicauta contains over 100 in North America with highly similar general ; definitive identification requires examination of subtle structural characters including male genitalia and precise elytral punctation patterns