Tomolonus
Mills, HB, 1949
Species Guides
1Tomolonus is a of in the Tomoceridae, established in 1949 by American entomologist Harlow B. Mills. The genus contains only a single , Tomolonus reductus. It is distinguished from other Tomoceridae by a reduced number of ocelli.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tomolonus: /toʊˈmɒlənəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Tomoceridae by having only 3 ocelli on its eyepatch. Other Tomoceridae members possess more ocelli. The specific epithet 'reductus' refers to this reduction in structure.
Distribution
Pacific North America; southern North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tomoceridae generaSimilar body form and general , but distinguished by the reduced ocelli count (3 versus more in other )
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Taxonomic history
First described by Harlow B. Mills in 1949. The remains with no additional described since its establishment.
Observations
Very few observations recorded (3 on iNaturalist as of source date), suggesting rarity or under-sampling.