Arhaphe breviata

Barber, 1924

Arhaphe breviata is a true in the Largidae, described by Barber in 1924. It is one of four recognized Arhaphe species occurring in the United States, distinguished from by morphological characteristics detailed in taxonomic keys. The species belongs to the Larginae and tribe Araphini.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Arhaphe breviata: /ɑːˈræfiː brɛvɪˈɑːtə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other U.S. Arhaphe by characteristics in the provided taxonomic key; specific diagnostic features require examination of and original description (Barber, 1924).

Distribution

United States; North America

Similar Taxa

  • Arhaphe argutaFormerly confused with A. cicindeloides; both occur in United States and require careful morphological comparison
  • Arhaphe carolinaU.S. distinguished in the same taxonomic key
  • Arhaphe mimeticaU.S. transferred from Pararhaphe; requires comparison for accurate identification

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