Loxocera ojibwayensis
Buck, 2006
Loxocera ojibwayensis is a of in the , described by Buck in 2006. The species was originally described in the Imantimyia but is currently accepted in Loxocera. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records on iNaturalist. The specific epithet references the Ojibway, suggesting a connection to the geographic region associated with this group, likely in the Great Lakes area of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loxocera ojibwayensis: /lɒksəˈsɛrə oʊˌdʒɪbweɪˈɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
The specific epithet "ojibwayensis" suggests a locality or primary distribution associated with the Ojibway region, likely in the Great Lakes area of North America. The has been documented in observations from the Kansas City metropolitan area during citizen science events.
Similar Taxa
- Loxocera fumipennisAnother in the same , documented in the same geographic region (Kansas City area) and mentioned in the same source material.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Imantimyia ojibwayensis by Buck in 2006, this has since been transferred to the Loxocera. Catalogue of Life currently lists it as a synonym of Imantimyia ojibwayensis, while GBIF and iNaturalist treat Loxocera ojibwayensis as the accepted name, indicating ongoing taxonomic refinement in this group.