Lepidocyrtus cyaneus

Tullberg, 1871

slender springtail

Lepidocyrtus cyaneus is a of slender springtail in the Entomobryidae. First described by Tullberg in 1871, this species belongs to a characterized by scaled bodies and often vivid coloration. The species has been documented from multiple localities including islands in the Azores (Flores, Pico, São Miguel, Terceira), as well as Bulgaria.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lepidocyrtus cyaneus: //ˌlɛpɪdoʊˈsɜrtəs saɪˈeɪniəs//

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Distribution

Documented from the Azores archipelago (Flores, Pico, São Miguel, Terceira islands) and Bulgaria. Additional unverified records may exist in European collections.

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