Cratotocha ampliata
Plakidas, 2017
Cratotocha ampliata is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Plakidas in 2017. It was originally described as Anaretella ampliata and later transferred to the Cratotocha. As a member of the Lestremiinae, it belongs to a group of cecidomyiids whose larvae typically develop in association with fungi or decaying organic matter rather than forming plant galls. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Anaretella ampliata in some taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cratotocha ampliata: //ˌkræ.təˈtɒ.kə ˌæm.pliˈeɪ.tə//
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Similar Taxa
- Anaretella ampliataCratotocha ampliata is listed as a synonym of Anaretella ampliata in GBIF and Catalogue of Life, representing the same under different generic placement.