Alloblackburneus geomysi
(Cartwright, 1939)
Alloblackburneus geomysi is a small in the , . It has been recorded from the southeastern United States, specifically Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The epithet 'geomysi' suggests an association with pocket gophers ( Geomys). Like other members of the genus Alloblackburneus, it is likely associated with rodent burrows or their waste products. Very few observations exist, with only two records in iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alloblackburneus geomysi: //ˌæloʊˌblækbərˈniːəs ˈdʒiːɒmɪsaɪ//
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The is present in the Nearctic region.
Host Associations
- Geomys - likely associated with epithet 'geomysi' indicates probable association with pocket gophers of this , possibly inhabiting burrows or feeding on their
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'geomysi' derives from Geomys, the of pocket gophers, suggesting the was described from specimens collected in association with these rodents.
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Cartwright in 1939. The Alloblackburneus was established to accommodate formerly placed in related aphodiine genera.
Data scarcity
This is extremely poorly documented, with minimal published biological information and only two observations in citizen science databases as of the knowledge cutoff.