Anaxipha imitator
(Saussure, 1878)
Cuban trig
Anaxipha imitator, commonly known as the Cuban trig, is a of in the Trigonidiidae. It was originally described by Saussure in 1878 as Cyrtoxiphus imitator before being transferred to the Anaxipha. The species is part of the diverse superfamily, which includes many small, often colorful crickets commonly referred to as 'trigs.'
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anaxipha imitator: //əˈnæksɪfə ɪˈmɪtətər//
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Distribution
Cuba; Florida; Caribbean
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cyrtoxiphus imitator by Saussure in 1878, later transferred to Anaxipha. The specific epithet 'imitator' suggests possible mimicry or resemblance to another , though this has not been documented.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 44 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not commonly encountered by citizen scientists.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
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