Panorpa hispida
Byers, 1993
A in the , described by George Byers in 1993. Like other members of the Panorpa, males possess a distinctive at the tip of the that resembles a 's . The specific epithet 'hispida' refers to hairy or bristly characteristics, though precise diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not well documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Panorpa hispida: //pəˈnɔr.pə ˈhɪs.pɪ.də//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental presence are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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