Americerura
St Laurent & Goldstein, 2023
Americerura is a of in the . The genus was established in 2023 by St Laurent and Goldstein, when 17 were transferred from the genus Tecmessa based on phylogenetic research. These are classified in the Cerurinae. As a recently recognized genus, many aspects of its biology remain documented under the former generic name.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Americerura: /æmɛrɪˈsɛrʊrə/
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Identification
Distinguished from related by genitalic and molecular characters that prompted its separation from Tecmessa in 2023. External resembles other Cerurinae, with characteristics including often conspicuous tufts or projections on the or . -level identification requires examination of or .
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Distribution
occur in the Americas, with distribution patterns inherited from their former placement in Tecmessa.
Similar Taxa
- TecmessaAmericerura was recently segregated from Tecmessa based on 2023 phylogenetic research; the two share similar external but differ in genitalic and molecular characters.