Oxacis bernadettei
Oxacis bernadettei is a of false blister beetle in the Oedemeridae. It is a small, slender documented from a limited number of observations, primarily in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species appears to be associated with arid and semi-arid environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxacis bernadettei: /ɔkˈsæ.sɪs bɛrnaˈdɛ.taɪ/
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments including desert scrub and dry grassland areas.
Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona, California) and northwestern Mexico (Baja California, Sonora).
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Taxonomic note
This was described relatively recently and remains poorly documented in the scientific literature. Most records derive from citizen science observations rather than formal collections.