Oxycopis thoracica

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea
Family: Oedemeridae
Subfamily: Oedemerinae
Tribe: Asclerini
Genus: Oxycopis
Species: thoracica

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oxycopis thoracica: /ˌɒksɪˈkoʊpɪs θɔːˈræsɪkə/

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Summary

Oxycopis thoracica is a species of false blister beetle in the family Oedemeridae, found primarily in the Caribbean and North America. Adults are commonly seen on a variety of flowering plants where they feed on nectar and pollen.

Physical Characteristics

5.6-9.0 mm in length

Habitat

Adults found on flowers

Distribution

Eastern United States, ranging from New Jersey to Florida and from Indiana to Arkansas and Arizona

Diet

Adults feed on nectar and pollen of flowers such as palmetto (Sabal palmetto), New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanum), and aster (Seriocarpus)

Ecosystem Role

Pollinator