Megalostomis subfasciata
(LeConte, 1868)
Megalostomis subfasciata is a case-bearing in the . It was originally described by LeConte in 1868. A 2013 taxonomic revision designated a for this and synonymized two previously recognized subspecific forms: M. subfasciata majorubrofasciata and M. subfasciata murina. The species is recorded from North America and Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megalostomis subfasciata: //ˌmɛɡələˈstɒmɪs ˌsʌbˌfæʃɪˈɑːtə//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Central America (Middle America). Specific country-level distribution details are not available from the sources consulted.
Behavior
As a member of the Clytrini tribe, this is case-bearing: construct protective cases from fecal material and debris. This is characteristic of the tribe but has not been specifically documented for M. subfasciata individuals.
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Taxonomic history
Megalostomis subfasciata (LeConte, 1868) underwent nomenclatural revision in 2013. Two former were synonymized: M. subfasciata majorubrofasciata Moldenke, 1970 and M. subfasciata murina (Monrós, 1952). A was designated to stabilize .
Data limitations
The 2013 revision by Flowers and Gilbert provides comprehensive treatment of the Megalostomis, including and data for many . However, specific details for M. subfasciata are not extracted in the available abstract. The full monograph likely contains additional information not accessible here.