Cycloptilum bidens
Hebard, 1931
two-toothed scaly cricket
Cycloptilum bidens is a of scaly in the Mogoplistidae, characterized by the distinctive covering its body. The species was described by Hebard in 1931 and is known from the southeastern United States. The "two-toothed scaly cricket" refers to diagnostic morphological features used in identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cycloptilum bidens: /sɪˌklɒptɪˈləm ˈbaɪdɛnz/
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Identification
The specific epithet "bidens" and "two-toothed" suggest the presence of two teeth on a diagnostic structure, likely the ovipositor or male genitalia. Members of Mogoplistidae are distinguished from other by the presence of covering the body and wings, giving them a distinctive scaly or dusty appearance. Definitive identification requires examination of genitalic structures.
Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina in the southeastern United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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