Oxacis trimaculata

Champion, 1890

false blister beetle

Oxacis trimaculata is a of false blister beetle in the Oedemeridae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species name 'trimaculata' (three-spotted) likely refers to distinctive markings on the .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oxacis trimaculata: /ɒkˈseɪs tɹɪməˈkæltə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Central America and North America. Specific country records include Mexico and the United States.

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Taxonomic history

Described by George Charles Champion in 1890. The Oxacis is part of the diverse Oedemeridae, commonly known as false blister beetles or pollen-feeding beetles.

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