Lariversius tibialis
Blaisdell, 1947
Lariversius tibialis is the sole in the Lariversius, a genus of in the . Described by Blaisdell in 1947, this species is known from limited collection records. The genus name honors L. Rivers, and the specific epithet refers to the tibial structure.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lariversius tibialis: /ˌlæɹɪˈvɜrsiəs taɪˈbaɪəlɪs/
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Taxonomic Status
Lariversius is a , meaning it contains only one described , L. tibialis. This is a relatively uncommon taxonomic pattern in , which is a large and diverse of .
Etymology
The name Lariversius honors L. Rivers, while the specific epithet tibialis refers to a characteristic of the (leg ).
Collection Status
As of available records, there are very few documented observations of this , with iNaturalist reporting only 8 observations. This suggests the species is either genuinely rare, geographically restricted, or undercollected.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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