Selonodon ferrugineus

(new species, described in revision)

Selonodon ferrugineus is a of in the Cebrionidae, described as new to science from Georgia, United States. It was formally recognized in a 2004 revision of the Selonodon that described 17 new species from the southern United States. The species epithet 'ferrugineus' (rust-colored) likely refers to its coloration. Like other cebrionids, are and attracted to lights.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Selonodon ferrugineus: /sɛˌlɒnoʊˈdɒn fɛˌruːˈdʒɪniˌɛs/

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Identification

Males can be distinguished using the provided in the revision of Selonodon. As a newly described , diagnostic characters include those separating it from the 24 other Selonodon species recognized in the revision. The specific epithet suggests rust-colored (ferrugineus) coloration may be a distinguishing feature.

Distribution

Georgia, United States. Known from the locality only.

Seasonality

Activity period not explicitly documented; other Selonodon show varied with active during warmer months.

Behavior

are and attracted to lights, consistent with cebrionid biology.

Similar Taxa

  • Selonodon appalachiensisAnother new from Georgia described in the same revision; geographic overlap requires careful differentiation
  • Selonodon abnormisPreviously confused ; taxonomic revision clarified boundaries

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