Pogonognathellus mystax
Felderhoff, Bernard & Moulton, 2010
A in the Tomoceridae, described in 2010 from North American specimens. The specific epithet 'mystax' refers to the bristly facial structure characteristic of this group. As a member of Collembola, it occupies soil and leaf litter where it contributes to decomposition processes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pogonognathellus mystax: //ˌpɒɡəˌnɒɡˈneɪθələs ˈmɪstæks//
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Distribution
Pacific North America; southern North America. Records indicate occurrence in western and southwestern regions of the continent.