Nicoletia
Species Guides
1- Nicoletia wheeleri(California mantis)
Nicoletia is a of silverfish (Zygentoma) in the Nicoletiidae. The genus has undergone substantial taxonomic revision, with most of the approximately 30 originally described reassigned to other genera, primarily Coletinia and Anelpistina. Nine species currently remain in Nicoletia. The genus includes species with diverse ecological preferences, including subterranean forms.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Members of this occupy varied . Nicoletia tergata has been documented from subterranean environments in Florida. Other occupy terrestrial habitats, with at least one species noted as phytophilous (plant-associated).
Distribution
The occurs across multiple regions. Nicoletia tergata has been confirmed in Florida, representing the only of Coletiniinae known from North America. Other species have been described from Neotropical and Palearctic regions.
Similar Taxa
- ColetiniaMany originally placed in Nicoletia were transferred to this ; distinguishing features require examination of morphological characters used in the taxonomic revision.
- AnelpistinaAnother major recipient for former Nicoletia ; separation depends on specific diagnostic characters established during reclassification.
- GibboletiaNicoletia tergata was transferred to this new based on morphological analysis; previously considered congeneric with Nicoletia.