Pedetontus submutans
(Silvestri, 1911)
Pedetontus submutans is a of jumping bristletail in the Machilidae, first described by Silvestri in 1911. As a member of the order , it represents one of the most primitive living lineages of insects. The species is documented from North America. Like other machilids, it is likely found in moist terrestrial microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pedetontus submutans: //ˌpɛ.dəˈtɒn.təs ˌsʌbˈmjuː.tænz//
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse in the available sources.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was described by Silvestri in 1911. The Pedetontus is one of several genera within the Machilidae, a group of basal insects characterized by their jumping ability and primitive .