Oxycopis howdeni
Arnett, 1965
Oxycopis howdeni is a of false blister beetle in the Oedemeridae, first described by Arnett in 1965. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of Oedemeridae, it belongs to a family commonly known as false blister beetles or false oil beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxycopis howdeni: /ˌɒksɪˈkoʊpɪs ˈhaʊdəni/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic placement
Oxycopis howdeni is placed in the Oedemeridae, a group of beetles commonly referred to as false blister beetles. The family contains approximately 100 and 3,500 worldwide.
Observation records
iNaturalist records indicate 6 observations of this , suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.