Arhaphe mimetica
Barber, 1911
Arhaphe mimetica is a largid (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Largidae) occurring in the United States. Originally described as Japetus mimeticus in 1911, the was later transferred to Pararhaphe before being restored to Arhaphe. A lectotype was designated in a 2011 taxonomic revision. It is one of four recognized Arhaphe species in the United States north of Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arhaphe mimetica: /ɑɹˈhæfi maɪˈmɛtɪkə/
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Identification
One of four Arhaphe recognized in the United States; distinguished from by characters provided in the key to US Arhaphe species (Brailovsky 2011). The species epithet "mimetica" refers to its mimetic appearance.
Distribution
United States (north of Mexico). Distribution records also indicate presence in Middle America.
Similar Taxa
- Arhaphe argutaOne of four US Arhaphe ; distinguished by morphological characters in the species key
- Arhaphe breviataOne of four US Arhaphe ; distinguished by morphological characters in the species key
- Arhaphe carolinaOne of four US Arhaphe ; distinguished by morphological characters in the species key