Selvadius nunenmacheri
Gordon, 1970
Selvadius nunenmacheri is a minute lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. measure 1.55–2.35 mm in length. The species has been documented from Colorado in western North America. It belongs to a small of rarely encountered coccinellids.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Selvadius nunenmacheri: //sɛlˈveɪdiʊs nuːnɛnˈmɑːkəri//
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Identification
Distinguished from other North American Coccinellidae by its minute size (under 2.5 mm) and placement in the Selvadius, which is separated from related genera by genitalic and other subtle morphological characters. Positive identification requires examination of male genitalia or other diagnostic features used to distinguish Selvadius from similar small coccinellid genera.
Appearance
are extremely small, measuring 1.55–2.35 mm in length. Specific coloration and pattern details have not been described in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Colorado, western United States. The full extent of its range within North America remains poorly documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Selvadius speciesMembers of this are morphologically similar and require detailed examination to distinguish; S. nunenmacheri is one of few described in this small genus.
- Minute Coccinellidae genera (e.g., Nephus, Stethorus)These contain of comparable small size (<3 mm) that may be confused without careful examination of taxonomic characters.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Robert D. Gordon in 1970. The Selvadius remains one of the less-studied groups within Coccinellidae, with limited ecological or biological data available for its constituent .