Micralcinus maculatus
Sleeper, 1955
Micralcinus maculatus is a of true in the , first described by Sleeper in 1955. It is known from North America. The specific epithet 'maculatus' refers to spotted or mottled coloration, though detailed descriptions of its appearance are not available in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micralcinus maculatus: //maɪˈkrælsɪnəs ˌmækjʊˈleɪtəs//
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded as present in this region based on GBIF distribution records and Wikipedia sources.
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Taxonomic Status
The is provisionally accepted in the Catalogue of Life and accepted in GBIF. It was described by Sleeper in 1955.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'maculatus' is Latin for spotted or mottled, suggesting some form of spotted coloration pattern on the body.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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