Elacatis immaculatus

(Champion) Champion

Elacatis immaculatus is a small in the , first recorded from north of Mexico in a 2018 taxonomic revision of Nearctic Elacatis . The species was originally described by Champion from Central America. The revision recognizes seven Nearctic species in the , with E. immaculatus representing one of two species newly documented from the region. No specific biological or ecological information is available for this species in published literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elacatis immaculatus: /ɛl.əˈkæ.tɪs ɪˌmæk.jəˈleɪ.təs/

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Identification

Elacatis immaculatus can be distinguished from other Nearctic Elacatis using the provided in the 2018 revision. The specific diagnostic characters for this species are not detailed in the available abstract; examination of the full revision would be required for reliable identification. The Elacatis is characterized by with elongated bodies and .

Distribution

Originally described from Central America; first recorded from north of Mexico in 2018. Specific Nearctic localities are not detailed in available sources. The occurs across western North America, with related associated with coniferous forests.

Similar Taxa

  • Elacatis umbrosusBoth occur in western North America and belong to the same ; E. umbrosus is associated with dead or dying conifers and has documented larval and likely , whereas no such information exists for E. immaculatus.
  • Elacatis senecionisBoth were newly recorded from north of Mexico in the same 2018 revision; E. senecionis was also originally described from Central America by Champion.

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