Sphenophorus zeae Walsh, 1867
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Sphenophorus zeae Walsh, 1867 |
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Sphenophorus zeae Walsh, 1867 Map 10
Material examined.
New Brunswick, York Co., Charters Settlement, 45.8404°N, 66.7360°W, 27.V.2008, R. P. Webster, medium sized brook partially shaded by alders, among Carex (1, RWC).
Collection and habitat data.
Majka et al. (2007b) reported this species from coastal salt-spray barrens in Nova Scotia. This species feeds on grasses ( Poaceae ) such as Poa pratensis L., Phleum pratense L., and Zea mays (L.) ( Vaurie 1951). The specimen from New Brunswick was found in a Carex hummock near a brook during May.
Distribution in Canada and Alaska.
ON, QC, NB, NS, PE( McNamara 1991c; Majka et al. 2007c).
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