Nemognatha scutellaris
LeConte, 1853
blister beetle
Nemognatha scutellaris is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, native to North America. It belongs to the Nemognathinae, a group distinguished by elongated mouthparts adapted for nectar feeding. The species is among the more frequently collected members of its , with approximately 450 specimens held in the Entomology Research Museum collection. Like other nemognathine blister beetles, it exhibits specialized feeding adaptations involving capillary action rather than true sucking mouthparts.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemognatha scutellaris: /nɛmoʊˈnæθə skjutɛˈlɛərɪs/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Nemognatha nigripennisBoth are common North American Nemognatha with similar body plans; N. nigripennis is darker with black while N. scutellaris has lighter coloration.
- Nemognatha luteaAnother abundant Nemognatha ; N. lutea is typically yellowish-orange while N. scutellaris differs in coloration and scutellar markings.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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