Quateiella miniscula
(Cook, 1956)
Quateiella miniscula is a ( ) described from North America by Cook in 1956. Members of this and family are typically associated with decaying matter and moist microhabitats. The specific epithet "miniscula" (from Latin minimus, meaning very small) reflects the extremely small body size characteristic of this .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Quateiella miniscula: /kwɑːˈtiːiːˌɛllə mɪˈnɪskjʊlə/
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Distribution
North America ( locality and known range based on original description; specific locality details require verification from primary literature).
Similar Taxa
- QuateiellaCongeneric share minute size, reduced , and association with characteristics; specific identification requires examination of male and antennal .
- ScatopsidaeOther in the same resemble Q. miniscula in general habitus (small size, dark coloration, humpbacked ), but differ in generic-level characters of , , and .