Stenomorpha confluens
(LeConte, 1851)
Stenomorpha confluens is a flightless ( , tribe Asidini) to Mexico. The belongs to a that historically included 88 species with limited modern taxonomic revision until recent work by Fran Keller, who recognized 51 valid species and established seven new subgenera. Stenomorpha confluens is part of a group of flightless species restricted to the Sierra Transvolcanica or southern Transverse range in Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenomorpha confluens: /stɛˈnoʊmɔːrfə ˈkɒnflʊɛnz/
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Distribution
Mexico
Similar Taxa
- Stenomorpha costataBoth are flightless Stenomorpha occurring in Mexico, though S. costata is specifically found in the Sierra Transvolcanica region
- Stenomorpha opacaAnother flightless member of the same , found in rocky shortgrass prairie in Oklahoma and surrounding regions
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Fran Keller: Entomologist, Teacher, Artist, Author | Bug Squad
- Teacher Extraordinaire | Bug Squad
- Psychidae | Beetles In The Bush
- August | 2015 | Beetles In The Bush
- The one that got away! | Beetles In The Bush
- Art and Bob and Ted’s Excellent Adventure | Beetles In The Bush