V. lateritia (Fresenius, 1856) emend Leidy, 1879: Heliozoan stage, 30-40 μm long, with filose and capitate pseudopods 20-40 μm long; motile 60-100 μm long with clear periphery; nucleus obscured; cyst bilaminar; eat alagal cells; fresh water (Illustrated Guide, 1985).