Poecilolycia
Shewell, 1986
Poecilolycia is a of small in the , established by Shewell in 1986. The genus is primarily distributed in the Southern Hemisphere, with records from the Afrotropical and Australasian regions. As a member of Lauxaniidae, in this genus likely inhabit forested environments where their develop in decaying matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilolycia: //ˌpisɪloʊˈlaɪsiə//
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Identification
Poecilolycia can be distinguished from other by patterns and genitalic structures, though specific diagnostic features require examination of . The genus is most readily separated from the related genus Lauxania by subtle differences in the male terminalia and markings.
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Distribution
Southern Hemisphere: recorded from the Afrotropical region (Southeast Africa) and Australasia (New Zealand, Australia).