Arthroceras fulvicorne

Nagatomi, 1966

Arthroceras fulvicorne is a of snipe fly described by Nagatomi in 1966. It belongs to the Rhagionidae and is classified within the Arthrocerinae. Three have been recognized: A. f. fulvicorne, A. f. nigricapite, and A. f. subsolanum. The species is known from a small number of observations, indicating it is either rare or underrecorded.

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How to pronounce Arthroceras fulvicorne: /ɑːrˈθrɑːsɛrəs ˈfʊlvɪkɔːrnɛ/

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Subspecies

Three are recognized: Arthroceras fulvicorne fulvicorne Nagatomi, 1966 (the nominate subspecies), Arthroceras fulvicorne nigricapite Nagatomi, and Arthroceras fulvicorne subsolanum Nagatomi. The specific epithet 'fulvicorne' derives from Latin roots referring to tawny or yellowish-brown ('fulvus') and horn or ('cornu'), likely describing the coloration of the antennae.

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