Aphylla

Selys, 1854

Greater Forceptails

Aphylla is a widespread Neotropical of in the . They are commonly known as the greater forceptails due to their distinctive -like (paired appendages at the tip). The genus occurs across Central and South America and contains multiple .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphylla: //əˈfɪlə//

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Identification

Members of Aphylla are distinguished from other by their -shaped , which resemble or tongs. This feature is the basis for their "greater forceptails."

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Distribution

Neotropical region, with records from Colombia and widespread distribution across Central and South America.

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Taxonomic note

The name Aphylla has also been used in (e.g., Tamarix aphylla), but this record refers to the genus established by Selys in 1854.

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