Eupompha elegans

(LeConte, 1852)

Elegant Blister Beetle

Eupompha elegans is a in the , distributed across Central America and North America. The comprises two recognized : Eupompha elegans elegans and Eupompha elegans perpulchra. are known to feed on floral resources, with documented associations including Chaenactis fremontii (Asteraceae) and Eschscholzia minutiflora (Papaveraceae) for the perpulchra subspecies. Like other meloid , it produces , a defensive compound.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eupompha elegans: /juːˈpɒmfə ˈɛlɪɡənz/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. The Eupompha elegans perpulchra has been documented in California, USA.

Diet

feed on flowers. The Eupompha elegans perpulchra has been observed feeding on Chaenactis fremontii (Asteraceae) and Eschscholzia minutiflora (Papaveraceae).

Host Associations

  • Chaenactis fremontii - floral Asteraceae; documented for E. e. perpulchra
  • Eschscholzia minutiflora - floral Papaveraceae; documented for E. e. perpulchra

Similar Taxa

  • Eupompha fissicepsBoth belong to Eupompha and share tribe Eupomphini; E. elegans distinguished by structure and documented floral associations
  • Eupompha decolorataCongeneric in tribe Eupomphini; E. elegans separated by division and California records for perpulchra

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