Ptenothrix atra
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Ptenothrix atra is a of in the Dicyrtomidae. It is one of the oldest described species, originally described by in 1758. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, and Caribbean regions. As a member of the , it possesses a characteristic globular body form distinct from the more elongate springtails.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptenothrix atra: //ˌptɛnəˈθrɪks ˈeɪ.trə//
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Distribution
Europe; Mediterranean region; North America (northern North America, southern Florida); Caribbean (Antillean region, Caribbean mainland)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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