Agonocryptus discoidaloides
(Viereck, 1905) Supeleto & Aguiar, 2022
Agonocryptus discoidaloides is a of in the Cryptinae. Originally described as a by Viereck in 1905, it was elevated to species rank (stat. nov.) by Supeleto & Aguiar in 2022. The first published images of males were published in 2022, documenting both typical and morphological variation within the species. It is one of 16 Agonocryptus species for which distribution records were substantially expanded in a 2022 taxonomic revision.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonocryptus discoidaloides: //ˌæɡənoʊˈkrɪptəs dɪˌskɔɪdəˈlɔɪdiːz//
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Identification
Elevated from to rank in 2022; identification requires examination of morphological characters detailed in Supeleto & Aguiar (2022), particularly features distinguishing it from related previously treated as subspecies of A. varus. First published images of males provide reference for identification.
Images
Distribution
Distribution records expanded in 2022 revision; precise range not specified in available sources but included in updated distribution maps with 115 new records across 16 Agonocryptus . Geographic coordinates increased from 166 to 281 unique locations across the .
Similar Taxa
- Agonocryptus varusA. discoidaloides was previously treated as a of A. varus; now recognized as distinct based on morphological differences
- Agonocryptus chichimecusBoth elevated from to rank in same 2022 revision; previously treated as subspecies within A. varus complex
- Agonocryptus glaphyrusNew described in same revision; comparative discussed in taxonomic treatment
Misconceptions
Previously misidentified as a of Agonocryptus varus; specimens cited by Gupta (1982) as potentially distinct subspecies were later recognized as belonging to different including A. discoidaloides
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cryptus varus discoidaloides by Viereck (1905). Treated as of A. varus by Gupta (1982). Elevated to rank (stat. nov.) by Supeleto & Aguiar (2022) based on morphological evidence.
First documentation
First published images of males appeared in 2022, documenting both typical and intraspecific variation. Previously, males had not been illustrated in the taxonomic literature.
Research context
Part of major 2022 revision that expanded known distribution records for Agonocryptus by nearly 70% and clarified boundaries within the A. varus .