Tomolonus reductus
Mills, HB, 1949
Tomolonus reductus is the sole in the Tomolonus, a in the . It is distinguished from other Tomoceridae by having only three in its eyepatch, a reduced number compared to relatives. The species was described in 1949 by H.B. Mills. Very few observations exist, with only three records documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tomolonus reductus: /toˈmo.lo.nus reˈduk.tus/
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Identification
Distinguished from all other by the presence of only three on the eyepatch; other members of the possess eight ocelli. This reduction in number is diagnostic for the and .
Appearance
Body elongate, typical of . long and segmented. (springing organ) well-developed. Eyepatch contains exactly three , reduced from the eight ocelli typical of other Tomoceridae.
Distribution
Recorded from Pacific North America and southern North America based on GBIF distribution data. Specific localities are not well-documented due to limited collection records.
Similar Taxa
- Other TomoceridaeTomolonus reductus differs from other (e.g., Tomocerus, Pogonognathellus) by having only three rather than eight; otherwise body form and general are similar.
More Details
Monotypic genus
Tomolonus contains only a single described , T. reductus, making it the only member of this lineage.
Taxonomic history
Described by H.B. Mills in 1949, with the specific epithet 'reductus' referring to the reduced number of .