Eupathocera

Pierce, 1908

Species Guides

Eupathocera is a of twisted-wing parasites in the order Strepsiptera, Xenidae. Currently considered a synonym of Paraxenos, historically placed in this genus are obligate of insects. As with other strepsipterans, they exhibit extreme and complex involving manipulation.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eupathocera: //juːˌpæθoʊˈsɪərə//

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Distribution

Southeastern United States based on collection records; distribution necessarily follows that of .

Host Associations

Isodontia mexicana - parasitizesDocumented for Eupathocera auripedis; female reside within host

Ecological Role

As an obligate , functions as a agent of and may influence host and .

Similar Taxa

ParaxenosEupathocera is currently synonymized under Paraxenos; historical separation based on morphological distinctions now considered insufficient for generic status
XenosBoth are xenid strepsipterans parasitizing ; Xenos are more broadly studied and distributed

More Details

Taxonomic status

Eupathocera Pierce, 1908 is treated as a synonym of Paraxenos Saunders, 1871 in current classifications. The type Eupathocera auripedis was reclassified to Paraxenos auripedis.

Research documentation

Specimens have been photographed by Abbott Nature Photography, documenting parasitized Isodontia mexicana with visible pupae.