Macrocera clara
Loew, 1870
Macrocera clara is a of fungus gnat in the Keroplatidae, described by Loew in 1870. Like other members of this family, it belongs to a group of small, delicate flies whose larvae typically inhabit moist environments and feed on fungal mycelia. The Macrocera contains numerous species that are often challenging to distinguish without close examination. Available records indicate limited observational data, with 28 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrocera clara: /ˌmækroʊˈsɪərə ˈklɑːrə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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