Acrophotopsis eurygnatha

Schuster

Acrophotopsis eurygnatha is a of velvet ant ( Mutillidae) described by Schuster. Velvet ants in this family are solitary , with females being wingless and males winged. The Acrophotopsis is part of a diverse group of mutillids found in arid and semi-arid regions of North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acrophotopsis eurygnatha: //ˌæ.kroʊˌfoʊˈtɒp.sɪs ˌjʊərɪˈɡneɪ.θə//

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Taxonomic Note

The name 'eurygnatha' refers to the mandibular structure, with 'eurys' meaning broad and 'gnatha' referring to jaws. This is a descriptive epithet common in Mutillidae .

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