Kauaʻi record · KCA-IA-00673
Nicoletia phytophila
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About Nicoletia phytophila
Nicoletia phytophila is a member of Nicoletiidae in the order Zygentoma. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / adventive.
Nicoletia phytophila is a tiny eyeless silverfish relative documented in big-headed ant nests across Kauaʻi. It is a myrmecophile associated with invasive-ant colonies.
Kauaʻi occurrence evidence: Hawaii Biological Survey reported Nicoletia phytophila widespread on Kauaʻi in nests of the big-headed ant Pheidole megacephala.
The cited occurrence evidence does not by itself establish current abundance or population trend on Kauaʻi.
Life cycle
Egg; immature/nymphal stages; adult; no pupa.
Names and classification
- Scientific name
- Nicoletia phytophila
- Family
- Nicoletiidae
- Order
- Zygentoma
- Record type
- species
Kauaʻi occurrence and status
- Kauaʻi occurrence
- Present
- Origin
- Introduced / adventive
- Conservation status
- Not assessed
Process and seasonal context
- Seasonal description
- Nicoletia phytophila is a member of Nicoletiidae in the order Zygentoma. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / adventive.