Pygmarrhopalites bellingeri
(K. Christiansen, 1966)
Pygmarrhopalites bellingeri is a of globular springtail in the Arrhopalitidae, first described by Kenneth Christiansen in 1966. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, characterized by a rounded, globular body form. The species has been documented from both Caribbean and North American mainland localities. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with moist microhabitats in forested environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pygmarrhopalites bellingeri: //ˌpɪɡmɑrˈhɔpəlaɪts bɛˈlɪndʒəri//
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Distribution
Recorded from Caribbean mainland and North American mainland localities, including Pacific North American regions. Specific locality data is sparse.
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Taxonomic Note
The classification of Collembola varies between sources; iNaturalist places this in class rather than Collembola, reflecting ongoing debate about higher-level . The Catalogue of Life treats Collembola as a class within Hexapoda.
Data Limitations
This has only 4 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating limited field documentation and substantial gaps in biological knowledge.