Epicauta hirsutipubescens
Maydell, 1934
Texas Thin-lined Epicauta
Epicauta hirsutipubescens is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was described by Maydell in 1934 and is classified in the subgenus Macrobasis of the Epicauta. Like other Epicauta species, it is expected to produce , a defensive terpenoid compound that causes blistering and is toxic to most animals.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta hirsutipubescens: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə hɜːrˌsuːtɪpjuːˈbɛsɛnz/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic placement
Epicauta hirsutipubescens is placed in the subgenus Macrobasis, which contains numerous North American Epicauta . The species name refers to dense hairy ('hirsutipubescens' = roughly hairy), likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature.
Specimen holdings
The Entomology Research Museum at the University of California, Riverside holds 148 specimens of this as of April 2010, indicating it is moderately well-represented in collections.