Deutonura frigida
(Yosii, 1969)
Deutonura frigida is a of (Collembola) in the Neanuridae, first described by Yosii in 1969. The species belongs to the order Poduromorpha, a group characterized by a globular body form and reduced or absent (springing organ). Records indicate a broad distribution across Arctic, sub-Arctic, and North American 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
Arctic 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 classifications. This was originally described by Japanese collembolan 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.