Apoxyria hirtuosa (Wiedemann, 1821) comb. n., lectotype designation, redescription and identification key to species of Apoxyria Schiner, 1866 (Asilidae, Laphriinae)
2011
Redescription and Identification Key for Apoxyria hirtuosa
Sample size: 3
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Edgar Alvim, Rosaly Ale-Rocha, Freddy Bravo
Primary Institution: Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA)
Hypothesis
The species Neodiogmites hirtuosus is misclassified and should be reclassified as Apoxyria hirtuosa.
Conclusion
The study successfully reclassifies Neodiogmites hirtuosus as Apoxyria hirtuosa and provides a detailed redescription and identification key.
Supporting Evidence
- The type specimens were examined to confirm their classification.
- The morphological characteristics of the specimens were detailed in the study.
- A new combination for the species was proposed based on the findings.
Takeaway
Scientists looked at some old bug specimens and decided they were actually a different kind of bug than everyone thought.
Methodology
The study involved examining type specimens and using morphological analysis to determine the correct classification.
Limitations
The study is limited by the small number of specimens available for examination.
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