Triepeolus griswoldi Rightmyer, 2008
Biology:
Chrysothamnus sp., Senecio longilobus (= Senecio flaccidus Less. var. flaccidus).
Diagnostic description:
This species can be separated from all others in the genus by the combination of the dense, golden, erect setae covering the vertex and mesoscutum; the strong, outcurved preoccipital carina on the gena; the paramedian band, which is joined laterally to pale yellow setae on anterior third to fourth of the mesoscutum; the mesepisternum, which has plentiful long, erect, simple setae mixed with pale, appressed, plumose setae; and the very wide, rectangular T1 discal patch (nearly reaching lateral margin of tergum in dorsal view).
Distribution:
USA: New Mexico (McKinley Co.), Utah (Garfield Co.).