Lionepha erasa
(LeConte, 1859)
A in the , Lionepha erasa occurs in western North America from Oregon through Alaska. It was previously confused with a widespread congeneric species now named L. probata. The species has 12 pairs of and an X0/XX sex- system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lionepha erasa: /liːoʊˈnɛfə ˈɛrəsə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the widespread L. probata (formerly misidentified as L. erasa) through morphological characters detailed in taxonomic revisions. The is relatively rare compared to its common . Identification tools including illustrations and are available in published taxonomic treatments.
Distribution
Western North America, ranging from Oregon through Alaska. Also recorded in Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Lionepha probataFormerly misidentified as L. erasa; now recognized as the common, widespread , while L. erasa is relatively rare and restricted to western regions
- Lionepha australerasa described in same taxonomic revision, distinguished through morphological and molecular data
- Lionepha kavanaughi described in same taxonomic revision, distinguished through morphological and molecular data
- Lionepha lindrothi described in same taxonomic revision, distinguished through morphological and molecular data
- Lionepha tuulukwa described in same taxonomic revision, distinguished through morphological and molecular data