Forcipomyia pluvialis
Malloch, 1923
Forcipomyia pluvialis is a of in the , described by Malloch in 1923. The Forcipomyia includes species that are important of cacao trees (Theobroma cacao), though it is not confirmed whether this specific species performs this ecological function. Like other ceratopogonids, are minute typically 1–6 mm in length. The specific epithet 'pluvialis' (Latin for 'rainy') suggests an association with wet or rainy conditions, though this has not been explicitly documented for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Forcipomyia pluvialis: /fɔrˌkɪpoˈmiːə pluˈviːælɪs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists Forcipomyia pluvialis as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI recognize it as an accepted . The taxonomic status may require verification.
Genus-level Ecology
Members of Forcopomyia are known to include the only confirmed of cacao flowers. However, this specific ecological role has not been documented for F. pluvialis specifically and should not be inferred without direct evidence.