Epicauta magnomaculata
Martin, 1932
Epicauta magnomaculata is a North American blister beetle in the Meloidae, described by Martin in 1932. The is part of the large Epicauta, which contains numerous species with difficult . As with other Epicauta species, it likely possesses chemical defenses based on , a characteristic toxin of the family. The species name 'magnomaculata' (large-spotted) suggests distinctive maculation patterns, though specific details of its appearance require direct examination.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta magnomaculata: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə ˌmæɡnoʊˌmækjuˈleɪtə/
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Distribution
North America. The is recorded from museum collections in North America, with 62 specimens documented in the Entomology Research Museum holdings as of 2010.
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Collection holdings
The Entomology Research Museum (J. Pinto collection, 2010) holds 62 specimens of Epicauta magnomaculata, indicating it is moderately represented in collections compared to other Epicauta such as E. puncticollis (806 specimens) or E. pruinosa (562 specimens).