Platyusa sonomae
Casey, 1885
Platyusa sonomae is a of in the . It is the sole described species in the Platyusa. The species is found in the western United States, particularly in California and Arizona, with scattered records elsewhere.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platyusa sonomae: /pləˈtaɪʊsə səˈnoʊmei/
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Distribution
Western United States, with confirmed records from California, Arizona, and Ohio. Questionable records from Ontario, Canada. The name references Sonoma, California.
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Taxonomic status
Platyusa sonomae is the only in the Platyusa, making this a genus within the large . It belongs to the Aleocharinae, tribe Lomechusini.