Cryptolabis paradoxa
Osten Sacken, 1860
Cryptolabis paradoxa is a of in the , first described by Osten Sacken in 1860. It belongs to a of small, delicate commonly found in moist terrestrial . The species occurs across eastern North America from Ontario and the Canadian Maritimes south to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptolabis paradoxa: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈleɪbɪs ˌpærəˈdɒksə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (Ontario to Nova Scotia) and United States (south to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida).
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Taxonomic note
The Cryptolabis is classified in the , which was historically treated as a of but is now recognized as a distinct family within . The epithet 'paradoxa' was assigned by Osten Sacken in his 1860 description.
Observation records
As of the data source, there were 9 iNaturalist observations documented for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported relative to its broad geographic range.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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