Curalium cronini
Schuh, Weirauch & Henry, 2008
Curalium cronini is a true (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) described in 2008 and the sole known of the Curaliidae. It is to North America. The family was established based on this species, representing a rare example of a family within the Cimicomorpha. Its discovery expanded the known diversity of cimicomorphan lineages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Curalium cronini: //kjʊˈɹeɪliəm ˈkɹoʊnɪni//
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Distribution
Known from North America. The is to this region, with records indicating presence in the United States.
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Taxonomic Significance
Curalium cronini is the type and only of the Curaliidae, making this family . The family was erected by Schuh, Weirauch, Henry and Halbert in 2008 based on morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses, placing it within the superfamily Cimicoidea. This represents a significant discovery in heteropteran , as new family-level are rarely described in well-studied regions.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'cronini' honors an individual, though the original description should be consulted for the precise dedication.