Wheelerodemus muhlenbergiae
Henry & Sweet, 2015
Wheelerodemus muhlenbergiae is a in the Blissidae, described in 2015. It is specialized on grasses in the Muhlenbergia (Poaceae), feeding on their seeds. The is known from the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Wheelerodemus muhlenbergiae: /ˌʍiːlərəˈdiːməs ˌmjuːlənˈbɛrɡiˌaɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with plants in the Muhlenbergia (Poaceae), a group of grasses found in diverse environments including prairies, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Distribution
United States.
Seasonality
Seasonality patterns have been documented in the original description, though specific months of activity are not detailed in available sources.
Diet
Feeds on seeds of Muhlenbergia (Poaceae).
Host Associations
- Muhlenbergia - obligate plant ; epithet reflects this association
Ecological Role
Seed on Muhlenbergia grasses.
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Etymology
The epithet 'muhlenbergiae' refers to the plant Muhlenbergia, indicating an obligate ecological association.