Ephuta baboquivari
Ephuta baboquivari is a of velvet ant ( Mutillidae) in the Ephuta. Velvet ants are solitary , with females being wingless and males winged. This species is named after the Baboquivari Mountains in southern Arizona.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ephuta baboquivari: /ɛfˈjuːtə ˌbæboʊˈkiværaɪ/
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Distribution
Known from the Baboquivari Mountains in southern Arizona, USA. The specific epithet references this type locality.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'baboquivari' is a toponym referring to the Baboquivari Mountains in Arizona, where the was likely collected. This naming convention is common in Ephuta, with several named after geographic features.
Taxonomic Context
Ephuta is a of velvet ants primarily distributed in North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and Mexico. in this genus are often poorly known due to their cryptic habits and the difficulty of collecting females, which are flightless and solitary.