Ocnaea auripilosa
Johnson, 1923
Ocnaea auripilosa is a of small-headed fly in the Acroceridae, first described by Johnson in 1923. Members of this family are characterized by their unusually small and large, rounded . The species belongs to the Panopinae, which includes flies whose larvae develop within spiders. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ocnaea auripilosa: /ɔkˈneɪə ɔːˌrɪpɪˈloʊsə/
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Host Associations
- Spiders (Araneae) - Larvae of Acroceridae are endoparasitoids of spiders; specific records for O. auripilosa are not documented
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'auripilosa' (Latin: 'golden-haired') suggests golden setae or , though original description details are not provided in available sources.