Elacatis senecionis
(Champion) Champion
Elacatis senecionis is a of false -like flower beetle in the Salpingidae, Othniinae. It was first recorded from north of Mexico in a 2017 revision of Nearctic Elacatis species, having been previously known only from more southern localities. The species is one of seven recognized Nearctic species of the Elacatis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elacatis senecionis: //ɛˈlækətɪs sɛnɪˈkoʊnɪs//
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Identification
E. senecionis can be distinguished from other Nearctic Elacatis using the key provided in the 2017 revision, which is based on external and male genitalia. The species is one of two Champion species (along with E. immaculatus) newly recorded from north of Mexico; specific diagnostic characters relative to would be detailed in the full revision text and accompanying images of habitus and structural features.
Distribution
First recorded from north of Mexico in 2017; distribution mapped in the source revision based on geo-referenced locality lists. The specific range within North America is not detailed in the available abstract.
Similar Taxa
- Elacatis immaculatusAlso newly recorded from north of Mexico in the same revision; both Champion were previously unknown from the Nearctic region north of Mexico and would require careful separation using the provided identification key.
- Elacatis umbrosusA widespread western Nearctic associated with dead/dying conifers; E. senecionis lacks this documented association and differs in distribution and presumably .
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Champion; transferred to Elacatis by Champion. The ' appearance in North American faunal lists represents a range extension rather than a new species description.