Brachypanorpa sacajawea
Byers, 1990
Brachypanorpa sacajawea is a of in the , described by George Byers in 1990. It belongs to a characterized by reduced and rostrums compared to other . The species is known from a small number of observations in western North America. Like other Panorpodidae, are likely non-feeding or feed sparingly, with presumed to be in soil or leaf litter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachypanorpa sacajawea: /ˌbrækɪpəˈnɔrpə ˌsækəˈdʒəwiə/
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Identification
Brachypanorpa are distinguished from () by their short, broad rostrums and reduced with fewer crossveins. Within the , B. sacajawea was described from specimens collected in Idaho; specific diagnostic features separating it from the eastern B. carolinensis and B. oregonensis require examination of male and details. The species lacks the elongated, -like of true (Panorpa spp.).
Distribution
Western North America; specifically documented from Idaho, United States. The Brachypanorpa has a disjunct distribution with in the eastern and western United States, suggesting relictual ranges.
Similar Taxa
- Brachypanorpa carolinensisEastern with overlapping general ; distinguished by geographic separation and subtle genitalic differences
- Brachypanorpa oregonensisWestern ; B. sacajawea described in part to accommodate specimens from Idaho not matching B. oregonensis
- Panorpa species in same but different ; distinguished by elongated , more complex , and different male genital structure