Penthetria arizonensis
Fitzgerald, 2021
Penthetria arizonensis is a of in the , described by Fitzgerald in 2021. The Penthetria comprises distinctive known for their , hump-backed appearance and early spring . As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Penthetria arizonensis: //pɛnˈθɛt.ri.ə ˌɪə.ɹəz.oʊˈnɛn.sɪs//
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Identification
Members of Penthetria can be distinguished from other by their characteristically hump-backed and relatively large size among . The specific distinguishing features of P. arizonensis relative to have not been detailed in available sources.
Distribution
Known from Arizona, USA, based on locality and epithet. The precise range within Arizona and potential occurrence in adjacent regions remains undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- Penthetria heteropteraCongeneric with similar overall ; distinguishing features require detailed examination
- Bibio spp.Related in , though Bibio typically have a less pronounced hump-backed than Penthetria
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Polistes arizonensis
- Destination Sonoran Desert: A time to sting for the Giant Hairy Desert Scorpion, 'Hadrurus arizonensis' — Bug of the Week
- Bug Eric: A Spider Surprise
- North America’s largest centipede | Beetles In The Bush