Neolobogynium americana
Neolobogynium americana is a of pseudoscorpion in the Cheiridiidae. Pseudoscorpions in this family are typically small, cryptic arachnids found in leaf litter, soil, and other concealed microhabitats. The Neolobogynium contains species characterized by particular modifications of the male genitalia and . N. americana is one of several species in this genus documented from the Americas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neolobogynium americana: /ˌniːoʊˌloʊboʊˈɡɪniəm əˌmerɪˈkeɪnə/
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Distribution
The specific epithet 'americana' suggests occurrence in the Americas, but precise distribution records for this are not documented in the provided sources.
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Taxonomic note
Neolobogynium americana is distinct from the various insects discussed in the provided sources, including Hetaerina americana (American rubyspot ), Necrophila americana (American carrion beetle), and Periplaneta americana (American cockroach). The name Neolobogynium refers to a group of pseudoscorpions, not insects.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Deerly departed: food for flesh-recycling carrion beetles - Margined carrion beetle, Oiceoptoma noveboracense, and American carrion beetle, Necrophila americana — Bug of the Week
- Unwelcome guests in Hawai’i: American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, German cockroach, Blattella germanica, and Western yellowjacket, Vespula pensylvanica — Bug of the Week
- As a Watershed is Urbanized, Damselflies Show Declines
- Silphidae | Beetles In The Bush
- Explorer or Wallflower? Study Shines Light on Cockroach Personalities
- Botanizing at St. Joe State Park | Beetles In The Bush