Ptenothrix macomba
(Wray, 1967)
Ptenothrix macomba is a of globular springtail in the Dicyrtomidae. It was described from the southeastern United States and Caribbean region in 1967. The Ptenothrix is characterized by the presence of a well-developed (springing organ) and distinctive body ornamentation. This species is part of a genus containing approximately 30 described species, most occurring in the Americas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptenothrix macomba: //tɛˈnɒθ.rɪks məˈkoʊm.bə//
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Distribution
Antillean region and southern Florida; also recorded from southern North America.