Neoclypeodytes quadripustulatus
(Fall, 1917)
A small diving in the Neoclypeodytes, characterized by the distinctive elytral pattern of four maculae (two per ) that is diagnostic for the genus. The was described by Fall in 1917 and occurs in western North America. A lectotype was designated in the 2001 revision by Young.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoclypeodytes quadripustulatus: /ˌniːoʊˌklaɪpiˈoʊdaɪtiːz ˌkwɑːdrəˌpʌstjʊˈleɪtəs/
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Identification
Belongs to a defined by a synapomorphic pattern of two maculae on each (four total). Specific distinction from the 24 other Neoclypeodytes requires examination of male genitalia and other fine structural characters detailed in Young (2001). The species epithet quadripustulatus refers to the four spotted/pustulate markings.
Distribution
Western North America. Specific range details would require consultation of distribution maps in Young (2001).
Similar Taxa
- Other Neoclypeodytes speciesAll 25 in the share the diagnostic four-maculae elytral pattern; reliable identification requires use of the dichotomous key and examination of male genitalia in Young (2001).
- Uvarus lacustrisUsed as outgroup in phylogenetic analysis; differs in elytral pattern and other morphological characters.
- Liodessus affinisUsed as outgroup in phylogenetic analysis; external similarity possible but not congeneric.
More Details
Type specimen
Lectotype designated by Young (2001) in the revision of the .
Phylogenetic position
Included in cladistic analysis of 25 Neoclypeodytes by Young (2001); relationships to other bidessine remain unresolved.