Selenophorus nonellipticus
Messer & Raber, 2021
Selenophorus nonellipticus is a in the , described in 2021 from Florida, USA. The species name refers to its non-elliptical body shape, distinguishing it from . It belongs to a of , soil-dwelling primarily found in the Americas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Selenophorus nonellipticus: /sɛlɛ.ˈnoː.ɸo.rus nɔn.ɛlˈlɪp.tɪ.kus/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Selenophorus by its non-elliptical body outline; the specific epithet 'nonellipticus' directly references this diagnostic shape difference from the otherwise similar S. ellipticus.
Distribution
Known from Florida, USA.
Similar Taxa
- Selenophorus ellipticusMost similar ; distinguished by body shape (elliptical vs. non-elliptical)