Nemognatha selanderi
Enns, 1956
Nemognatha selanderi is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, described by Enns in 1956. It belongs to the Nemognathinae, a group characterized by elongated mouthparts adapted for feeding on flowers. The species is known from North America. Like other members of its , it likely possesses the distinctive elongated that enable nectar feeding from deep corolla flowers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemognatha selanderi: /nɛmoʊɡˈnæθə sɪˈlændəraɪ/
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Distribution
North America. Specific state or provincial records are not documented in available sources, though the is known to occur in western regions of the United States based on collection records from related .
Similar Taxa
- Nemognatha nigripennisSimilar size and coloration; distinguished by differences in elytral and male genitalia as detailed in Enns (1956)
- Nemognatha luteaOverlapping geographic range; N. lutea typically exhibits more extensive yellow coloration
- Nemognatha cribrariaClose relative with similar body form; distinguished by punctation patterns on the and pronotum