Deutonura frigida
(Yosii, 1969)
Deutonura frigida is a of () in the , first described by Yosii in 1969. The species belongs to the , a group characterized by a globular body form and reduced or absent (springing organ). Records indicate a broad distribution across , sub-Arctic, and North regions, including Pacific and southern North American localities, as well as the Sino-Japanese region. As a member of the Deutonura, it shares the family's typical traits of reduced pigmentation and specialized mouthparts.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Deutonura frigida: //ˌdjuːtəˈnʊərə ˈfrɪdʒɪdə//
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Distribution
and sub-Arctic regions; northern North America; Pacific North America; southern North America; Sino-Japanese region. Specific locality details beyond these broad biogeographic zones are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The Deutonura was historically treated as a subgenus of Neanura but has been elevated to full generic status in modern . This was originally described by Japanese Ryosuke Yosii in 1969.
Observation Status
As of available records, iNaturalist reports only one observation of this , suggesting it is either genuinely rare, under-documented, or difficult to detect and identify in the field.