Oxycopis mcdonaldi
(Arnett, 1951)
Oxycopis mcdonaldi is a of false blister beetle in the Oedemeridae, described by Arnett in 1951. The species is distributed across the Caribbean and North America. Like other members of Oedemeridae, are likely soft-bodied beetles with somewhat elongated forms. The Oxycopis contains multiple species in the Americas, though detailed natural history information for O. mcdonaldi specifically remains limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxycopis mcdonaldi: //ˌɒksɪˈkoʊpɪs məkˈdɒnəldi//
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Distribution
Caribbean; North America
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by Arnett in 1951. The Oxycopis is part of the Oedemeridae, commonly known as false blister beetles or pollen-feeding beetles. Members of this family are characterized by soft, flexible and are frequently found on flowers.