Macrocera inconcinna
Loew, 1870
Macrocera inconcinna is a small fly in the Keroplatidae, first described by Hermann Loew in 1870. The Macrocera comprises fungus gnats characterized by elongated and relatively simple wing venation. This species is one of many poorly studied keroplatids with limited published natural history information.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrocera inconcinna: /ˌmækroʊˈsɪrə ɪn.kənˈsɪnə/
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Identification
Macrocera are distinguished from other Keroplatidae by their elongated, many-segmented and relatively unpatterned wings with reduced crossveins. Species-level identification within Macrocera requires examination of male genitalia and detailed wing venation patterns; no published diagnostic features specifically separate M. inconcinna from without microscopic examination.
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States based on historical collection records.
Similar Taxa
- Macrocera speciesCongeneric share the elongated and general body plan of M. inconcinna; species boundaries in this are subtle and require genitalic dissection for reliable determination.
- Other Keroplatidae generaRelated fungus gnat such as Keroplatus and Platyura differ in antennal structure, wing venation patterns, and often exhibit in larvae—traits not associated with Macrocera.
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Taxonomic note
Macrocera is a large with over 100 described globally, many of which are known from very few specimens. The specific epithet 'inconcinna' derives from Latin, meaning 'ungraceful' or 'awkward', possibly referring to some aspect of the 's appearance.