Apachekolos crinitus

Apachekolos crinitus is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, Nemognathinae. It belongs to the tribe Nemognathini, a group characterized by hypermetamorphic larvae that typically develop as or kleptoparasites in the nests of bees. The Apachekolos is a North American within this diverse group of beetles.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apachekolos crinitus: /əˈpækikoʊloʊs kraɪˈnaɪtəs/

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Taxonomic Context

Apachekolos crinitus is listed in the Entomology Research Museum's Meloidae holdings under Nemognathinae: Nemognathini (New World). The Apachekolos is part of a diverse of New World nemognathine beetles that includes related genera such as Gnathium, Nemognatha, Pseudozonitis, Tricrania, and Zonitis.

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