Lissomelas
Bates, 1889
Lissomelas is a of myrmecophilic established by Bates in 1889. The genus contains a single described , L. flohri. These are associated with colonies, a lifestyle characteristic of the tribe Cremastocheilini within the .
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Neotropical and Nearctic regions.
Host Associations
- ants - Lissomelas are myrmecophilic, living in association with colonies. The specific ant for L. flohri have not been documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- CremastocheilusBoth belong to the tribe Cremastocheilini and share myrmecophilic habits. Cremastocheilus is more -rich and better documented, making it the primary comparable genus for identification purposes.
- other Cremastocheilini generaMultiple within Cremastocheilini exhibit . Distinguishing Lissomelas requires examination of morphological characters such as antennal structure and body proportions, though specific diagnostic features are not well documented in accessible literature.
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Taxonomic history
Lissomelas was described by Henry Walter Bates in 1889. The has remained with L. flohri as its sole described , suggesting either genuine rarity or insufficient collection effort in its range.