Cylindroselloides dybasi
Hall, 1999
Cylindroselloides dybasi is a minute featherwing described by Hall in 1999. The belongs to the tribe Nanosellini within the Ptiliidae, a group characterized by extreme miniaturization. It has been documented in eastern North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cylindroselloides dybasi: //sɪˌlɪndroʊsɛˈlɔɪdiːz ˈdaɪbəsi//
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Identification
As a member of Ptiliidae, this is extremely small (likely under 1 mm), with reduced wing venation and fringed wings typical of featherwing beetles. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. dybasi from require microscopic examination; the Cylindroselloides is characterized by cylindrical body form.
Distribution
Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec. United States: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina.
Similar Taxa
- Nanosellini (tribe)Other in Nanosellini share extreme miniaturization and cylindrical body form; precise identification requires examination of genitalia and other microscopic characters.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Hall in 1999, representing one of the more recently documented in this poorly known .
Data scarcity
Only 2 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, reflecting the difficulty of detecting and documenting these minute beetles.