Anabrus longipes
Caudell, 1907
long-legged anabrus
Anabrus longipes is a in the , described by Caudell in 1907. It is one of several in the Anabrus, which includes the well-known (). The species is found in western North America, with documented records from British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, and Washington. It is distinguished from by its notably long legs, as reflected in its specific epithet.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anabrus longipes: /ˈænəbrəs ˈlɔŋɪˌpiz/
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Identification
Distinguished from and other by its elongated legs, which are proportionally longer relative to body size. As a member of the group, it possesses the characteristic enlarged that extends backward over the . The long typical of are present. Specific diagnostic features beyond leg length have not been documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Western North America. Documented occurrences in British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, and Washington.
Similar Taxa
- Anabrus simplexSimilar in the same ; A. longipes distinguished by proportionally longer legs, while A. simplex is larger-bodied and known for mass migratory
- Other Anabrus speciesShare shield-backed and western North distribution; specific identification requires examination of leg proportions and other subtle morphological differences