Polykatianna sminthurina
(Mills, 1934)
Polykatianna sminthurina is a of globular springtail in the Katiannidae. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, characterized by a rounded, compact body form. The species was described by H.B. Mills in 1934. Records indicate it occurs across North America, including Pacific and southern regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polykatianna sminthurina: /ˌpɒlɪˌkætiˈænə smɪnˈθjʊrɪnə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from northern, Pacific, and southern regions of North America. Distribution records are sparse, with only 6 observations documented on iNaturalist.
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Taxonomic note
Originally described as Sminthurus sminthurinus by H.B. Mills in 1934, later transferred to Polykatianna. The specific epithet 'sminthurina' reflects this historical placement.
Data scarcity
This is poorly documented in scientific literature. Only 6 iNaturalist observations exist, and no published ecological or behavioral studies were located.