Leucobrephos
Grote, 1874
Leucobrephos is a of in the , Archiearinae. The genus was described by Grote in 1874 and contains three recognized : L. brephoides, L. middendorfii, and L. mongolicum. Species in this genus are distributed across northern regions of Eurasia and North America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Leucobrephos belong to the Archiearinae, which is characterized by that are active in early spring and have reduced mouthparts. The can be distinguished from related Archiearinae genera by pattern and , though specific diagnostic features require examination.
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Habitat
occur in and temperate forest , including taiga and montane regions.
Distribution
Northern Eurasia and North America. Leucobrephos brephoides occurs in North America; L. middendorfii and L. mongolicum occur in northern Asia.
Seasonality
are active in early spring, a trait characteristic of the Archiearinae.
Similar Taxa
- ArchiearisAlso in Archiearinae with similar early spring period; distinguished by pattern and structure
- BoudinotianaAnother Archiearinae with spring-active ; differs in and geographic distribution
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. were previously classified under other genera before revisionary work placed them in Leucobrephos.
Species list
Three are currently recognized: Leucobrephos brephoides (Walker, 1857) – North America; Leucobrephos middendorfii (Menetries, 1858) – northern Asia; Leucobrephos mongolicum Vojnits, 1977 – Mongolia.