Sminthurinus latimaculosus
Maynard, 1951
Sminthurinus latimaculosus is a globular springtail described by E.A. Maynard in 1951. As a member of the Katiannidae, it belongs to the order Symphypleona, which is characterized by a rounded, globular body form. The species has been recorded from North America and the Caribbean region. Like other springtails, it possesses a (springing organ) for locomotion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sminthurinus latimaculosus: /smɪnˈθjʊrɪnəs lætɪmækjəˈloʊsəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from northern and southern North America, as well as Caribbean mainland regions. The specific localities within these broad regions are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Described by E.A. Maynard in 1951. The specific epithet 'latimaculosus' suggests a reference to broad or wide spotting pattern, though this has not been verified from the original description.