Xyonysius basalis
(Dallas, 1852)
Xyonysius basalis is a in the , first described by Dallas in 1852. The species has a broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the Caribbean through Central America to North and South America. It belongs to the Orsillinae and tribe Metrargini. Available information on its biology and remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xyonysius basalis: //ksaɪˈoʊnɪsiəs bəˈseɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Antigua, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Saba, Tobago, Trinidad, Virgin Islands, and continental regions of North, Central, and South America. Records include Brazil, Colombia, and the United States.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by Dallas in 1852. It has been documented in subsequent faunal works including Slater (1964) for Brazil and Baranowski & Slater (2005) for Caribbean islands.
Observation Records
As of available data, there are 8 iNaturalist observations documenting this , indicating it is infrequently encountered or reported by citizen scientists.