Lepidocyrtus floridensis

Snider, 1967

slender springtail

Lepidocyrtus floridensis is a of slender springtail described by Snider in 1967. It belongs to the Entomobryidae, a diverse group of elongate-bodied springtails characterized by well-developed jumping appendages. As a member of the Lepidocyrtus, it likely exhibits the scaled typical of this group. The specific epithet "floridensis" indicates a connection to Florida, presumably the type locality.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lepidocyrtus floridensis: //ˌlɛpɪdoʊˈsɜrtəs ˌflɒrɪˈdɛnsɪs//

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Identification

Members of Lepidocyrtus are distinguished from other Entomobryidae by the presence of covering the body and appendages. Specific identification of L. floridensis requires examination of chaetotaxy (bristle arrangement) and other microscopic characters; the was described from Florida material and would be expected to show diagnostic differences in these features compared to .

Distribution

Known from Florida, based on the specific epithet and original description. The type locality and precise range within Florida have not been documented in the provided sources.

Behavior

As with other Entomobryidae, possesses a that enables rapid jumping when disturbed.

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Taxonomic Authority

The was described by R.J. Snider in 1967, though some sources cite "J.W. Folsom, 1967" which appears to be an error. GBIF and NCBI both confirm Snider, 1967 as the correct authority.

Data Availability

No observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and the appears to be poorly documented in public databases beyond basic taxonomic entries. The original description in the scientific literature would be necessary for definitive identification.

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