Selonodon abnormis
(Werner)
Selonodon abnormis is a of click beetle in the Cebrionidae, originally described by Werner. The species was synonymized with Selonodon pallidipennis (Van Dyke) in a 2004 revision of the . Selonodon is a genus of 25 recognized species distributed across southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Cebrionid beetles are and typically associated with sandy or loose soils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Selonodon abnormis: /sɛˈloʊnoʊdɑn æbˈnɔrmɪs/
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Identification
Males of Selonodon abnormis can be distinguished using the key provided in the generic revision. The was previously recognized as distinct under the name Selonodon pallidipennis before being synonymized with S. abnormis. Diagnostic characters for the species are detailed in the original description by Werner and clarified in the 2004 revision.
Distribution
United States (specific distribution records not separated from S. pallidipennis following synonymy).
Similar Taxa
- Selonodon pallidipennis (Van Dyke)Junior synonym of S. abnormis; previously treated as distinct before 2004 revision established synonymy
- Other Selonodon speciesDistinguished by male genitalic characters and body proportions as detailed in the generic key
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Nomenclatural History
Selonodon abnormis was originally described by Werner. The name Selonodon pallidipennis (Van Dyke) was synonymized with S. abnormis in the 2004 revision of the by Paul J. Johnson. This synonymy was based on examination of type material and morphological analysis.
Phylogenetic Placement
Selonodon abnormis belongs to one of six recognized groups within the , as determined through cladistic analysis presented in the 2004 revision. The species exhibits the trend of phyletic size increase noted for the genus.