Hypomachilodes
Silvestri, 1911
Species Guides
1Hypomachilodes is a of rock bristletails () in the Meinertellidae. The genus was established by Silvestri in 1911 and contains at least two described : H. texanus (the type species) from Texas and H. forthaysi described in 2010. Like other Meinertellidae, members of this genus lack at the base of the legs and , distinguishing them from the related Machilidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypomachilodes: /haɪpoʊˈmækɪloʊˌdiːz/
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Identification
Members of Hypomachilodes can be distinguished from Machilidae by the absence of at the base of the legs and . As Meinertellidae, they possess the general body plan: elongated, wingless, with three long tail-like appendages ( and caudal filament), and large that meet dorsally. -level identification requires examination of specific morphological characters described in original species descriptions.
Habitat
Rock bristletails in the Meinertellidae are generally associated with rocky ; specific habitat preferences for Hypomachilodes have not been detailed in the provided sources.
Distribution
The contains with documented occurrence in Texas (H. texanus) and additional locations corresponding to H. forthaysi (described 2010).
Similar Taxa
- MachilidaeThe other in ; distinguished by presence of at leg and antennal bases, which Meinertellidae including Hypomachilodes lack.
- Other Meinertellidae generaGeneric placement requires examination of specific morphological characters; the contains several with overlapping distributions.