Bryolymnia marti
Holland, 2010
Bryolymnia marti is a small described by Richard Holland in 2010. It is known from a restricted range in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. are active during early summer and have been collected exclusively in conifer forest . The is one of several recently described members of the Bryolymnia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bryolymnia marti: /ˌbraɪoʊˈlɪmniə ˈmɑrti/
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Identification
length of 11–12 mm distinguishes it from larger . Geographic range from central New Mexico and east-central Arizona south to Durango, Mexico, may help separate it from other Bryolymnia with different distributions. Conifer forest association noted. Specific diagnostic characters for distinguishing from similar Bryolymnia species not documented.
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Appearance
length 11–12 mm. Small with typical configuration. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Conifer forests. Elevation range not specified.
Distribution
Central New Mexico and east-central Arizona southward to Durango in northern Mexico.
Seasonality
collected between early June and early July.
Similar Taxa
- Other Bryolymnia species within the same share similar and require careful examination for separation; specific distinguishing characters for B. marti not documented
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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