Catocha barberi

Felt, 1913

Catocha barberi is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, first described by E.P. Felt in 1913. The species belongs to the Lestremiinae and tribe Catochini. Very little published information exists regarding its , , or distribution. The Catocha comprises small, delicate flies whose larvae are typically associated with fungal substrates or decaying organic matter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Catocha barberi: /ˈkætoʊkə ˈbɑrbəri/

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Distribution

The has been documented from at least three observations according to iNaturalist records, though specific locality details are not well established in accessible literature. The Catocha has a broad distribution, with species recorded from various regions including North America.

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Taxonomic Note

GBIF lists Catocha barberi as a synonym of Eucatocha barberi, indicating ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or recent reclassification. Catalogue of Life maintains it as accepted under Catocha barberi. The Catocha is part of the tribe Catochini within Lestremiinae, a group of fungus-feeding gall midges.

Data Deficiency

This appears to be data-deficient in publicly accessible scientific literature. The three iNaturalist observations represent a substantial portion of available occurrence data, suggesting it may be rarely encountered, understudied, or both.