Eupompha schwarzi

Wellman, 1909

Eupompha schwarzi is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, first described by Wellman in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Eupomphini, a group of meloid beetles primarily associated with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) and other desert vegetation in arid regions of western North America. The Eupompha is characterized by aposematic coloration, often with metallic green or blue hues combined with orange or red markings. Like other blister beetles, E. schwarzi possesses , a defensive compound that causes skin blistering.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eupompha schwarzi: /juːˈpɒmfə ˈʃvwɑrtsi/

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Habitat

Arid and semi-arid regions of western North America, particularly associated with creosote bush scrub and desert wash . The has been documented in areas with Larrea tridentata (creosote bush) vegetation.

Distribution

North America, specifically recorded from the southwestern United States including Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, with range extending into adjacent regions of northern Mexico.

Host Associations

Larrea tridentata - associatedcreosote bush; common plant for Eupompha

Similar Taxa

Eupompha fissicepscongeneric with similar coloration and preferences, also associated with creosote bush; distinguished by specific elytral and pronotal markings
Eupompha eleganscongeneric with overlapping distribution; distinguished by color pattern and body proportions

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Museum Holdings

According to the Entomology Research Museum at UC Riverside (J. Pinto collection, 2010), there are 147 specimens of Eupompha schwarzi in the collection, indicating it is relatively well-represented in institutional collections compared to some .

Taxonomic Authority

The was described by Wellman in 1909, with the specific epithet 'schwarzi' likely honoring an entomologist or collector, a common practice in early 20th century .