Aphylla williamsoni
(Gloyd, 1936)
Two-striped Forceptail
Aphylla williamsoni, commonly known as the two-striped forceptail, is a of clubtail in the Gomphidae. It is native to North America and is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival. The species was originally described by Gloyd in 1936 under the basionym Gomphoides williamsoni before being transferred to the Aphylla.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphylla williamsoni: /əˈfɪlə ˌwɪljæmˈsoʊnaɪ/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not documented in available sources.
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Gomphoides williamsoni by Gloyd in 1936, later transferred to Aphylla.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (). trend: stable. No immediate threats identified.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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