Poecilominettia picticornis
(Coquillett, 1904)
Poecilominettia picticornis is a of described by Coquillett in 1904. The Poecilominettia is a small group within the Lauxaniidae, which comprises small to medium-sized flies often associated with decomposing plant matter. This species is known from limited records in South America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilominettia picticornis: //ˌpɔɪsɪloʊmɪˈnɛtiə pɪkˈtɪkɔrnɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Mato Grosso do Sul state (BR-MS), Brazil. The Poecilominettia has a Neotropical distribution.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'picticornis' refers to patterned or painted , a characteristic that may aid in recognition within the .