Neoitamus orphne

(Walker, 1849)

Dark Bentbristle

Neoitamus orphne is a of in the , commonly known as the Dark Bentbristle. It belongs to a of predatory characterized by their build and predatory . The species has been documented in North America, particularly in the northeastern United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoitamus orphne: /ne.oˈi.ta.mus ˈɔr.phne/

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Distribution

Documented from Vermont and other parts of the United States.

Ecological Role

Predatory , likely functioning as an aerial of other typical of .

Similar Taxa

Neoitamus cothurnatusCongeneric in the same , potentially overlapping in range and requiring careful examination of morphological details for separation.
Other Neoitamus speciesMembers of this share general body plan and predatory habits; -level identification requires examination of specific bristle patterns and .