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stenoptera

Stenoptera is a genus name used in zoological nomenclature that has appeared in the scientific literature for more than one animal group. Because it has been applied independently in different lineages, its taxonomic status is not uniform across taxa; in some lineages it is currently accepted as a valid genus, while in others it has been replaced or deemed a junior synonym of another genus. The ambiguity arises from historical reclassification and the separate naming histories in distinct groups.

The name is derived from Greek stenos, meaning narrow, and pteron, meaning wing, reflecting a characteristic

In practice, researchers should verify the current status of Stenoptera within the specific group of interest.

This article is a general overview; for precise usage, identify the higher taxon (order, family) and consult

once
associated
with
species
placed
in
the
genus.
Taxonomic
opinions
can
differ
between
catalogs
and
over
time.
To
determine
whether
Stenoptera
is
recognized
and
which
species
are
included,
consult
current
databases
and
literature,
such
as
the
Catalogue
of
Life,
GBIF,
ITIS,
and
group-specific
taxonomic
revisions.
When
cross-referencing,
note
the
author
and
year
of
the
genus’
description
to
resolve
potential
homonymy
and
synonymy
with
other
genera
that
may
share
the
name
in
different
taxa.
authoritative
sources
in
that
group.