Dicyrtoma
Bourlet, 1842
Dicyrtoma is a of in the Dicyrtomidae. The genus contains at least 30 described . Members of this genus are characterized by their rounded, globular body form typical of the . They are found across diverse geographic regions including , tropical, and temperate zones.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicyrtoma: /dɪˈsɜrtəmə/
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Identification
Globular body shape distinguishes Dicyrtoma from elongate in such as . Within , separation from related genera (e.g., Ptenothrix, Calvatomina) requires examination of antennal segmentation, , and structure. Specific identification often depends on subtle differences in color pattern and body proportions.
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Distribution
Recorded from and Sub-arctic regions, Continental Southeast Asia, Central Australia, the Caribbean mainland, Antillean islands, and southern Florida.
Similar Taxa
- PtenothrixSimilar globular body form in same ; distinguished by antennal and characteristics
- SminthurusBoth in ; Sminthurus typically larger with different body proportions and coloration patterns
- EntomobryaElongate in different (); body shape provides immediate visual separation
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Taxonomic Note
placement varies between sources: treated as (most modern treatments) or (older or alternative ). The authority is consistently cited as Bourlet, 1842.