Pherbecta limenitis
Steyskal, 1956
A of in the , described by Steyskal in 1956. Members of this family are commonly known as -killing due to the predatory habits of their . The name Pherbecta and species epithet limenitis suggest taxonomic relationships, though the specific etymology of the species name (shared with the genus Limenitis) may reflect morphological or ecological parallels rather than direct biological connection.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pherbecta limenitis: /fɛrˈbɛk.ta laɪˈmɛn.ɪ.tɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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