Strigoderma teapensis
Bates, 1888
Strigoderma teapensis is a small in the , . The was described by Bates in 1888 from Teapa, Tabasco, Mexico. It occurs in eastern Mexico and has been recorded in southern Texas, USA. Like other members of the Strigoderma, it is likely associated with sandy or open , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strigoderma teapensis: /ˌstrɪɡəˈdɛrmə tiˈəpɛnsɪs/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from other Strigoderma by geographic distribution and subtle morphological characters. Strigoderma knausi, which occurs in Kansas, Oklahoma, and northern Texas, possesses a on the portion of the ; whether S. teapensis shares this trait requires specimen examination. Strigoderma pygmaea, found in the southeastern United States, lacks the pronotal sulcus. Accurate identification of S. teapensis likely requires reference to the original description and comparison with material.
Distribution
Recorded from eastern Mexico (Chiapas, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz) and southern Texas, USA. The locality is Teapa, Tabasco, Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Strigoderma knausiOccurs in overlapping region (Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas); distinguished by pronotal characters and more northern distribution
- Strigoderma pygmaeaSimilar small size and sandy preference; distinguished by absence of pronotal and more easterly distribution (southeastern USA)
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Strigoderma was revised by Bader (1992), who documented morphological characters and distributions for North and Central . Strigoderma teapensis was not included in that revision's primary treatment, suggesting limited available material or peripheral distribution relative to the main study area.