Isomira comstocki
Papp, 1956
Isomira comstocki is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Papp in 1956. The species is recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the Isomira, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized tenebrionid beetles. Information on its and is limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isomira comstocki: /aɪˈsoʊmɪrə kəmˈstɒki/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Distribution records indicate occurrence in western Canadian provinces.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'comstocki' honors John Henry Comstock (1849-1931), an influential American entomologist. The name is shared with other , including the Comstock mealybug (Pseudococcus comstocki), but Isomira comstocki is a distinct unrelated to that pest insect.
Data Availability
As of 2024, iNaturalist records 68 observations of this . Published biological and ecological studies specific to I. comstocki appear to be limited in the scientific literature.