Anicla biformata
Lafontaine, 2004
Anicla biformata is a of or dart in the , first described by Lafontaine in 2004. It is to North America and is attracted to blacklight, a common sampling method for . The species is part of a of that are typically and active during cooler months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anicla biformata: //ˈæn.ɪ.klə biː.fɔːrˈmɑː.tə//
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded in the United States, with observations from Kansas documented in blacklight surveys during late autumn.
Seasonality
have been observed in late autumn (October), suggesting fall activity. This aligns with seasonal patterns of related that remain active into cooler months.
Behavior
are and attracted to ultraviolet light sources (blacklights), a common trait among .
Similar Taxa
- Anicla infectaBoth are in the Anicla, share similar , and are attracted to blacklights. A. infecta (Green ) has been documented in similar late-season blacklight surveys and may overlap in distribution and seasonal activity.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 2004, making it a relatively recently described within the large Anicla.
Collection records
The has 92 observations on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered compared to more common .
MONA/Hodges number
10908.1 — the decimal suffix indicates a added to the original North numbering system after its initial publication.