Asaphocrita nr-aphidiella-southeastern-species
Asaphocrita nr-aphidiella-southeastern- is an undescribed species in the , a group of small commonly known as . The "nr" designation indicates it is near Asaphocrita aphidiella but distinct, with records limited to the southeastern United States. Blastobasidae are generally scavengers or in material, though specific biology for this remains undocumented. The species awaits formal description and study.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Asaphocrita nr-aphidiella-southeastern-species: /əˌsæf.oʊˈkrɪ.tə ɛnˌɑr.əˈfɪ.diˌɛl.ə saʊθˈiːs.tɚn ˈspiːʃiz/
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Identification
Distinguished from described Asaphocrita by subtle morphological differences in and pattern; precise identification requires dissection and comparison with material of A. aphidiella. The "nr" (near) designation signals taxonomic uncertainty pending formal description.
Distribution
Southeastern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Asaphocrita aphidiellaThe namesake from which this is distinguished; differs in genitalic structure and geographic distribution