Epicauta andersoni
Werner, 1944
Epicauta andersoni is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, first described by Werner in 1944. The species belongs to the large Epicauta, which contains numerous North American species known for producing the defensive compound . Based on collection records from the Entomology Research Museum at the University of California, Riverside, E. andersoni is represented by 85 specimens. The species occurs in both Central America and North America, though specific details regarding its and remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta andersoni: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə ˈændərˌsoʊnaɪ/
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Identification
As a member of the Epicauta subgenus Epicauta, E. andersoni would be expected to share the general morphological features of this group: elongate body form, soft , and with relatively uniform segments. Definitive identification to level requires examination of male genitalia and comparison with , as external morphological differences among Epicauta species are often subtle. The species was described by Werner in 1944, and the original description should be consulted for diagnostic characters.
Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific country records are not detailed in available sources, but the is listed among North American Epicautini in museum holdings.
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Type information
The was described by F.G. Werner in 1944. The and associated type series would be deposited in a major entomological collection, though the specific repository is not stated in available sources.