Deuterosminthurus pallipes
(Bourlet, 1843)
Deuterosminthurus pallipes is a of in the Bourletiellidae, first described by Bourlet in 1843. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, characterized by a globular body form. The species has a broad distribution across Europe, Macaronesia, the Mediterranean region, northeastern Eurasia, and has been introduced to New Zealand.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Deuterosminthurus pallipes: //ˌdjuːtəroʊsˈmɪnθjərəs ˈpælɪˌpiːz//
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Distribution
Europe; Macaronesian islands; Mediterranean region; northeastern Eurasia; New Zealand (introduced)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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