Echinohelea lanei
Wirth, 1951
Echinohelea lanei is a of biting midge in the Ceratopogonidae, described by Wirth in 1951. The Echinohelea is characterized by distinctive spiny structures on the and legs. This species is known from the Brazilian Amazon.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Echinohelea lanei: //ɛˌkaɪnoʊˈhiːliə ˈlæni//
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Distribution
Brazil: Pará (BR-PA) and Rondônia (BR-RO) states in the Amazon region.
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Taxonomic note
The Echinohelea is distinguished within Ceratopogonidae by the presence of prominent spines on the and legs, a trait reflected in its name (from Greek echinos, 'spiny' + helea, a common suffix in ceratopogonid genera).
Data limitations
This is poorly represented in public databases, with only one iNaturalist observation and minimal published literature. Most biological details remain undocumented.