Keroplatus clausus
Coquillett, 1901
Keroplatus clausus is a of predatory fungus gnat described by Coquillett in 1901. It belongs to the Keroplatidae, a group known for bioluminescent larvae in some species. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only one record currently available on iNaturalist. The species' and remain poorly known due to its rarity in collections and field observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Keroplatus clausus: /ˌkɛroʊˈpleɪtəs ˈklaʊsəs/
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Identification
Distinguishing Keroplatus clausus from requires examination of morphological details not available in general sources. The Keroplatus contains with elongated and distinctive wing venation patterns typical of Keroplatidae. Specific diagnostic features for K. clausus are not documented in accessible literature.