Atlanticus americanus
(Saussure, 1859)
American shieldback, American shield-bearer
Atlanticus americanus, commonly known as the shieldback or American shield-bearer, is a of in the . It is found in North America. The species was first described by Saussure in 1859 and includes two recognized : Atlanticus americanus americanus and Atlanticus americanus hesperus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atlanticus americanus: /əˈtlæntɪkəs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records include Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Atlanticus americanus americanus (Saussure, 1859) and Atlanticus americanus hesperus Hebard, 1934.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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