Lepidocyrtus violaceus
(Geoffroy, 1762)
Lepidocyrtus violaceus is a (Collembola: Entomobryidae) in the L. lignorum group. It possesses the diagnostic body macrochaetotaxy R0R1R2/00/0101+3 and on and legs. The species has been recorded from the United States (Vermont) and is used as a morphological reference for distinguishing related species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepidocyrtus violaceus: /ˌlɛpɪdəˈsɜːrtəs ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃəs/
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Identification
Belongs to the L. lignorum group, distinguished by body macrochaetotaxy R0R1R2/00/0101+3 and presence of on and legs. Differs from close relatives L. lignorum and L. traseri by color pattern, number of interocular scales, type of labral papillae, and number of inner setae on the manubrial plate.
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States.
Similar Taxa
- Lepidocyrtus lignorumSimilar macrochaetotaxy and scaled appendages; distinguished by color pattern, interocular count, labral papilla type, and manubrial plate setae
- Lepidocyrtus traseriDescribed as close to L. violaceus; differs in color pattern, number of interocular , type of labral papillae, and number of inner setae on manubrial plate