Protalaridris bordoni

This species was collected sympatrically with Protalaridris punctata, with specimens of the two species found only 10 m apart along the same sampling transect. Both species have been found in either leaf litter samples or soil samples. Differences in mandibular dentition and labral hair configuration suggest that these two species may have different feeding habits, including prey items. Additionally, most specimens of P. bordoni have the dorsal body surfaces caked with a thin layer of light colored matter that seems to accumulate more within cuticular impressed areas, such as the bottom of punctae or rugulae. In contrast most P. punctata specimens were found free of encrustations.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Venezuela.

Nomenclature

 *  bordoni. Protalaridris bordoni Lattke, in Lattke et al., 2018: 280, figs. 5a-d (w.q.) VENEZUELA.