Guthriella
Börner, 1906
Species Guides
1Guthriella is a of springtails in the Isotomidae, first described by Carl Börner in 1906. The genus belongs to the order Entomobryomorpha, one of the largest and most diverse groups of Collembola. Very little published information exists on this genus, and no observations are recorded in major biodiversity databases. Its appear to be poorly documented in modern literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Guthriella: //ɡʌθˈriːɛlə//
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Identification
Members of Guthriella can be distinguished from other Isotomidae by the combination of generic-level characters established in the original description, though specific diagnostic features are not readily accessible in modern taxonomic literature. The requires comparison with related isotomid genera such as Isotoma and Folsomia, particularly regarding chaetotaxy and antennal structure.
Distribution
The has been recorded from Europe based on the original description, though precise locality data are not well documented in accessible sources.
Similar Taxa
- IsotomaBoth belong to Isotomidae and share the general body plan of elongate, well-pigmented springtails with distinct body segmentation; separation requires detailed examination of mouthparts and setal patterns.
- FolsomiaSimilar in overall habitus and preferences, but Folsomia generally exhibit reduced pigmentation and , whereas Guthriella species were described with more developed ocelli.
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Taxonomic obscurity
Guthriella represents a poorly known element of European diversity. The has received minimal taxonomic attention since its original description, and no modern redescriptions or revisions are readily available. This reflects a broader pattern in Collembola where many genera described in the early 20th century await critical re-examination using contemporary methods.
Nomenclatural note
The name honors Guthrie, though the identity of this person is not specified in the original description. Carl Börner (1860–1933) was a prolific German apiculturist and entomologist who described numerous Collembola , though many of his classifications have been subsequently modified.