Eupompha histrionica
Horn, 1891
Eupompha histrionica is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, described by Horn in 1891. It is found in North America. The Eupompha belongs to the tribe Eupomphini, which includes other genera such as Cordylospasta, Cysteodemus, and Phodaga.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eupompha histrionica: /juːˈpɒm.fə hɪsˈtriː.ə.nɪ.kə/
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Distribution
North America.
Similar Taxa
- Eupompha elegansBoth share the same and tribe (Eupomphini), and may occur in similar arid in North America.
- Eupompha viridisCongeneric in the same tribe, potentially overlapping in distribution and requiring examination of coloration and structural features for separation.
- Eupompha decolorataAnother member of Eupompha, distinguished by subtle differences in elytral pattern and body proportions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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