Chorisoneura
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1865
Species Guides
2- Chorisoneura parishi(Parish's Thin-nerved Cockroach)
- Chorisoneura texensis(small Texas cockroach)
Chorisoneura is a of containing at least 90 described . The genus was established by Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1865 and is currently classified in the Pseudophyllodromiidae (formerly placed in Ectobiidae). Species in this genus are distributed across the Americas, with records from Mexico through South America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Chorisoneura can be distinguished from related by genitalic characters, particularly male genital structures. The genus is part of the Pseudophyllodromiinae, which generally includes small to medium-sized cockroaches with reduced or modified wing venation compared to other ectobiid groups. Specific external morphological characters distinguishing Chorisoneura from similar genera such as Allacta or Pseudophyllodromia require examination of male genitalia.
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Distribution
Mexico; Brazil; Argentina (Northeast, South, and Northwest regions). Distribution records indicate a Neotropical range extending from North America through South America.
Similar Taxa
- AllactaSimilar small to medium-sized in the same , distinguished by genitalic and subtle differences in wing structure.
- PseudophyllodromiaClosely related in the same ; separation requires detailed examination of male genitalia and tarsal structure.
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Family placement
Chorisoneura has been variously placed in Ectobiidae or Pseudophyllodromiidae depending on classification system used. iNaturalist and NCBI currently recognize Pseudophyllodromiidae as the , while GBIF lists Ectobiidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic revision within the Blaberoidea.
Species diversity
With at least 90 described , Chorisoneura represents one of the more species-rich within its , though many species remain poorly known and are documented primarily from .