Cerotainia
Schiner, 1866
Cerotainia is a of small ( ) in the Laphriinae. The genus contains at least 30 described . Members are characterized by their diminutive size and notably elongated relative to body proportions. The genus has been recorded from North America with distribution records including the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerotainia: /ˌsɛroʊˈteɪniə/
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Identification
Distinguished from the superficially similar Eudioctria ( Stenopogoninae) by the extra-long . Cerotainia tend to perch on twig-ends, whereas Eudioctria prefers flat leaves at the top of small shrubs.
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Appearance
Small-bodied with notably elongated . Body size is diminutive compared to most . Specific coloration and pattern details vary among but the is distinguished from similar small genera primarily by antennal proportions.
Distribution
Recorded from the United States, including Vermont. The occurs in North America.
Behavior
Perches on twig-ends, in contrast to related small that prefer leaf surfaces.
Similar Taxa
- EudioctriaSuperficially similar small , but distinguished by shorter and different perching (flat leaves vs. twig-ends)
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Taxonomic Note
Authority sometimes cited as Schiner, 1868 in some sources (e.g., NCBI), though 1866 is the more widely accepted date.