Seira domestica
(Nicolet, 1842)
Seira domestica is a of slender springtail in the Entomobryidae, originally described by Hercule Nicolet in 1842 as Degeeria domestica. It belongs to the order Entomobryomorpha, characterized by elongate body forms. The species has been recorded from Brazil (Pernambuco state).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Seira domestica: /ˈseɪ.rə doʊˈmɛs.tɪ.kə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Brazil, specifically Pernambuco state (BR-PE).
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Taxonomic Note
Seira domestica is currently treated as a synonym of Seira musarum in some sources, including Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The original combination was Degeeria domestica Nicolet, 1842.
Nomenclatural History
The was first described by Hercule Nicolet in 1842 under the name Degeeria domestica, and later transferred to the Seira. The authority is sometimes cited as Rapoport & Najt, 1966, reflecting a later taxonomic treatment.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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