Isomira valida
Schwarz, 1878
Isomira valida is a of in the , described by Schwarz in 1878. It is a member of the Isomira, which comprises small to -sized distributed primarily in the Nearctic region. The species has been documented in Ontario, Canada, based on available occurrence records. As with many tenebrionid beetles, detailed information for this species remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isomira valida: /aɪˈsɒmɪrə vəˈliːdə/
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Distribution
Ontario, Canada
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Taxonomic Note
The Isomira is classified within the , one of the largest families of with over 20,000 described worldwide. Tenebrionidae are commonly known as and are predominantly found in arid and semi-arid environments, though the family exhibits broad ecological diversity.
Data Availability
Only one observation of this has been documented in iNaturalist, and distribution records are limited to Ontario, Canada. The scarcity of records suggests either genuine rarity, under-sampling, or potential taxonomic confusion with related species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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