Stenomicra
Coquillett, 1900
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1Stenomicra is a of small flies in the Periscelididae, first described by Coquillett in 1900. The genus contains more than 20 described , with at least one species documented from phytotelmata of Araceae plants in the Neotropical Region. Larval stages have been described for at least one species, indicating development within plant-held water bodies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenomicra: /ˌstiː.nəˈmɪk.rə/
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Habitat
At least one has been documented from phytotelmata—water-filled cavities in Araceae plants—within urban forest fragments. The broader preferences for the remain poorly documented.
Distribution
Neotropical Region; specifically documented from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. GBIF records indicate presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE), though these may represent data artifacts or misidentifications given the tropical distribution of described .
Host Associations
- Araceae - larval development sitePhytotelmata of Araceae plants serve as larval for at least one documented
Life Cycle
stages have been morphologically described for at least one , with larvae developing in phytotelmata. Specific details on , pupal, and longevity are not documented in available sources.