Epicauta rehni
Maydell, 1934
Epicauta rehni is a North American blister beetle in the Meloidae, first described by Maydell in 1934. The is part of the large Epicauta, which contains numerous species that are often difficult to distinguish without detailed examination. Like other members of its genus, it is expected to possess chemical defenses based on , a toxic compound characteristic of blister beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicauta rehni: /ˌɛpɪˈkaʊtə ˈrɛni/
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Identification
No specific diagnostic features distinguishing E. rehni from other Epicauta are documented in the available sources. Identification to species level within Epicauta typically requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.
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Distribution
North America. The is documented from museum collections in North America, with 31 specimens recorded in the Entomology Research Museum holdings as of 2010.
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Taxonomic History
Epicauta rehni was described by Maydell in 1934. The is placed in the subgenus Epicauta (Epicauta) based on museum collection arrangements.
Specimen Holdings
The Entomology Research Museum at the University of California, Riverside held 31 specimens of E. rehni as of April 2010, indicating the is represented in collections but not among the most commonly collected Epicauta species.