Entomobrya clitellaria
Guthrie, 1903
Entomobrya clitellaria is a slender-bodied described by J.E. Guthrie in 1903. to North America, it has established in Australia. The species is readily recognizable by its yellowish body with contrasting black banding and darkly pigmented . It shows a strong association with urban and human-modified environments across its range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entomobrya clitellaria: //ˌɛn.toʊˈmoʊ.bri.ə ˌklɪ.tɛˈleə.ri.ə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Entomobrya by the combination of yellowish body with black banding and dark (black to purple) four-segmented . The specific pattern of pigmentation separates it from with paler or differently patterned bodies.
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Appearance
Body yellowish with distinct black banding pattern. black to purple in coloration, with four each.
Habitat
Predominantly found in urban and human-modified environments.
Distribution
to North America with records from northern, southern, and Pacific regions of the continent, as well as the Antilles and southern Florida. to Australia.
Human Relevance
Frequently encountered in urban settings; presence in Australia represents an .
Similar Taxa
- Other Entomobrya speciesSimilar body plan and general ; distinguished by specific color pattern of with black banding and dark
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described by J.E. Guthrie in 1903. Classified in , .
Observation frequency
Well-documented with 896 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.