Symmerus vockerothi
Munroe, 1974
Symmerus vockerothi is a of fungus gnat in the Ditomyiidae, described by Munroe in 1974 from eastern North America. It is classified within the subgenus Psilosymmerus, one of two subgenera established for the Holarctic Symmerus. The species was described in a comprehensive systematic revision that also included limited biological observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Symmerus vockerothi: //ˈsɪmərəs ˌvɒkəˈroʊθaɪ//
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Identification
Symmerus vockerothi can be distinguished from other Symmerus by features associated with its placement in the subgenus Psilosymmerus. The subgenus Psilosymmerus was established with Symmerus coqulus as its type species, implying shared diagnostic characteristics separate from the nominate subgenus Symmerus s. str. Specific diagnostic features for S. vockerothi itself are not detailed in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern North America. The was described from this region and is to it.
Behavior
Some biological observations have been recorded for this , though specific details are not provided in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Symmerus coqulusType of the subgenus Psilosymmerus, to which S. vockerothi also belongs; shares subgeneric classification and presumably related morphological features
- Symmerus uncatusAnother new described from eastern North America in the same revision; likely sympatric and potentially morphologically similar
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described as a new in 1974 by Munroe in a major systematic revision of the Symmerus. The revision established a subgeneric classification placing S. vockerothi in the new subgenus Psilosymmerus.
Phylogenetic Context
The Symmerus is Holarctic in distribution. Phylogenetic analysis indicates the ancestor of Symmerus and its sister genus Australosymmerus lived in the northern hemisphere.