Steffanolampus salicetum
(Steffan, 1952)
Steffanolampus salicetum is a small in the Perilampidae, originally described as Perilampus salicetum by Steffan in 1952. It was later transferred to the Steffanolampus based on morphological distinctions from other Perilampus . The species has a documented Nearctic distribution, with records from eastern North America (Quebec to Maryland and Michigan) and Washington State. It is associated with several anobiid beetles, suggesting a parasitoid or hyperparasitoid lifestyle typical of the family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Steffanolampus salicetum: /stɛfəˌnoʊˈlæmpəs sælɪˈsiːtəm/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Perilampidae by features that warranted placement in its own Steffanolampus; specific diagnostic characters not detailed in available sources. As the sole in its genus, identification relies on genus-level characters separating it from Perilampus and related genera.
Distribution
Nearctic region: Quebec to Maryland and Michigan in eastern North America, and Washington State in the western United States. The type series was originally reported with uncertain locality as either Austria or the Far East, but all subsequent confirmed records are from North America.
Host Associations
- several anobiid beetles - associated withNature of association (, hyperparasitoid, or other) not specified in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- PerilampusSteffanolampus was originally described as Perilampus salicetum; separated based on morphological features warranting generic distinction, though specific differentiating characters not detailed in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The type series locality was originally reported with uncertainty as either Austria or the Far East. The has only been found in North America in all subsequent collections, suggesting the original locality data may have been erroneous.