Hypomachilodes texanus
Silvestri, 1911
Hypomachilodes texanus is a of in the Meinertellidae, first described by Silvestri in 1911. It belongs to the order (also known as Microcoryphia), an ancient group of wingless insects with a fossil record extending back to the Devonian period. The species is known from North America, with records indicating presence in the region. Like other bristletails, it is a primitive hexapod with distinctive morphological features including large that meet dorsally and the ability to spring-jump using its caudal appendages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypomachilodes texanus: /haɪpoʊməˈkɪloʊdiːz tɛkˈseɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America (present, based on GBIF distribution records). Specific locality details beyond regional level are not documented in available sources.