Coleotechnites australis

(Freeman, 1963)

Coleotechnites australis is a described by Freeman in 1963. It occurs in the southeastern United States, with records from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. are active from March and again from May through September. The is associated with eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), which serves as the larval .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coleotechnites australis: /ˌkɒliːəˈtɛknɪtiːz ɔːˈstreɪlɪs/

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Identification

Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing C. australis from are not documented in available sources. The Coleotechnites contains numerous similar small , and -level identification typically requires examination of or detailed pattern analysis by .

Habitat

Associated with supporting Juniperus virginiana (eastern red cedar), which suggests occurrence in open woodlands, old fields, and disturbed areas where this tree is present.

Distribution

Southeastern United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Seasonality

recorded on in March and from May to September.

Diet

feed on Juniperus virginiana (eastern red cedar). feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Juniperus virginiana - larval Eastern red cedar; sole documented

Similar Taxa

  • Other Coleotechnites speciesNumerous congeneric occur in North America; many are morphologically similar and require examination for accurate identification.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'australis' (southern) refers to the southern distribution of this relative to other members of the , not to occurrence in the Southern Hemisphere.

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