Setacera pilicornis
(Coquillett, 1902)
Setacera pilicornis is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, first described by Coquillett in 1902. It is recorded from the United States and Mexico. The species belongs to a of small flies typically associated with moist or aquatic . Available information on its and remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Setacera pilicornis: /sɛ.təˈkɛ.rə ˌpaɪ.ləˈkɔr.nɪs/
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Distribution
United States and Mexico.
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Taxonomic note
The Setacera is part of the diverse shore fly Ephydridae, which includes many associated with saline, alkaline, or otherwise extreme aquatic environments. The specific epithet 'pilicornis' refers to hairy , a characteristic that may aid in species identification.