Microcercis johanni
Foster, 2024
Microcercis johanni is a of frit fly in the Chloropidae, described by Foster in 2024. The Microcercis belongs to the tribe Oscinellini, a group of small dipterans commonly associated with grasses and sedges. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited. The species epithet honors an individual named Johann.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microcercis johanni: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈsɜrsɪs joʊˈhænaɪ/
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'johanni' is a patronym honoring an individual named Johann, though the full dedication is not specified in the original description.
Taxonomic History
Described in 2024 by Foster, making it one of the most recently recognized in the Microcercis.