Nemognatha bifoveata
Enns, 1956
Beebalm Blister Beetle
Nemognatha bifoveata is a blister beetle in the Meloidae, Nemognathinae. It is found in North America. The belongs to a characterized by elongated maxillary mouthparts adapted for feeding on flowers with deep corollas. The specific epithet 'bifoveata' refers to two foveae (depressions or pits), likely a diagnostic morphological feature. The species was described by W.R. Enns in his 1956 revision of North American Nemognathinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemognatha bifoveata: /ˌnɛmoʊˈnæθə ˌbaɪfəʊˈviːətə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records indicate presence in northwestern Oklahoma, where it has been observed in shortgrass prairie and oak/pine/juniper woodland .
Similar Taxa
- Nemognatha nigripennisSimilar member found sympatrically in Oklahoma; distinguished by coloration and specific elytral markings.
- Nemognatha luteaCongeneric with overlapping distribution; N. lutea is notably abundant with lighter coloration.
- Nemognatha cribrariaRelated in same with similar elongated mouthpart , but differs in punctation and color pattern.