Nothembius insulae
Chamberlin, 1916
Nothembius insulae is a of lithobiomorph described by Chamberlin in 1916. It belongs to the Lithobiidae, a group commonly known as stone centipedes. The species is known only from California, USA. Like other lithobiids, it is presumed to be a predatory soil-dwelling , though specific biological details remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nothembius insulae: /noʊˈθɛmbiəs ˈɪnsuˌlaɪ/
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Distribution
Known only from California, USA. Distribution records indicate presence in North America with specific occurrence in California.
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Taxonomic Note
Nothembius is a within Lithobiidae. The specific epithet 'insulae' (Latin for 'of islands') may refer to the Channel Islands of California or island-like features, though the original description context has not been verified.