Trigonodera schaefferi
Rivnay, 1929
wedge-shaped beetle
Trigonodera schaefferi is a of wedge-shaped beetle in the Ripiphoridae, a family of beetles with unusual involving or . The species is known from North America and was described by Rivnay in 1929. Ripiphorid beetles are generally uncommon and poorly known, with most species having specialized associations that remain incompletely documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trigonodera schaefferi: /ˌtrɪɡəˈnoʊdərə ˈʃɛfəri/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'schaefferi' likely honors Charles Schaeffer (1860-1938), an American entomologist who worked extensively on Coleoptera, particularly on beetles of the Chrysomelidae and other groups. Schaeffer described numerous species from North America and his name appears in many species epithets across multiple families.
Family characteristics
Ripiphoridae (formerly spelled ) is a small of beetles characterized by unusual larval development. Most are or have hypermetamorphic involving such as bees, , or other insects. are typically short-lived and often exhibit in structure.