Nannochorista

Pronunciation
/NAN-no-kor-IST-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Nannochorista
Plural
Nannochoristae

Definition

A genus of small, often cryptic, scorpionflies with a unique morphology. The larvae are aquatic and the adults are predatory, feeding on various prey, including small insects.

Etymology

From Greek 'nan-', meaning 'small', and 'choristos', meaning 'separated'.

Example

Nannochorista species are often found in woodland habitats.

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