Photomorphus archboldi
Manley & Deyrup
Photomorphus archboldi is a of velvet ant ( Mutillidae) described from central Florida. The species is known only from male specimens, which were collected in at Archbold Biological Station in Highlands County. The female remains undescribed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Photomorphus archboldi: /ˌfoʊt.oʊˈmɔr.fəs ɑrkˈboʊl.di/
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Identification
Most easily distinguished from other Photomorphus by the conspicuous white legs of males. Comparison with was provided in the original species description.
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Appearance
Males possess conspicuous white legs, a diagnostic feature distinguishing this from . The species was formally described and illustrated in the original publication.
Habitat
Collected at Archbold Biological Station, a protected research area in central Florida characterized by scrub and flatwoods vegetation.
Distribution
Known only from central Florida, specifically Highlands County. GBIF records extend this to southern Florida generally.
Behavior
Males have been collected in , indicating activity.
Similar Taxa
- Other Photomorphus speciesP. archboldi is distinguished by conspicuous white legs; other lack this feature.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described as new to science by Manley & Deyrup. The epithet references Archbold Biological Station, the type locality.
Known specimens
Only male specimens have been documented; the female remains unknown, which is not uncommon in Mutillidae given that sexes are often collected separately and females are wingless.