Dicyrtoma aurata
(Mills, H.B., 1934)
globular springtail
Dicyrtoma aurata is a of in the Dicyrtomidae, first described by H.B. Mills in 1934. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic rounded body form typical of . The species has been documented in North America, with distribution records from the United States including Vermont and southern regions. As a , it contributes to soil decomposition through its feeding activities.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicyrtoma aurata: /dɪˈsɜːrtəmə ɔːˈreɪtə/
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Distribution
United States (Vermont, southern regions); Caribbean mainland; South North America. Distribution records indicate presence in eastern and southern portions of North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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