Hexatoma aurata

(Doane, 1900)

Hexatoma aurata is a of crane fly in the Limoniidae, described by Doane in 1900. It is distributed in the Nearctic region of the eastern United States, ranging from Virginia and Tennessee south to Florida. As a member of the large crane fly family Limoniidae, it belongs to a diverse group of delicate, long-legged flies commonly found in moist . The Hexatoma contains numerous species, many of which are poorly known and difficult to identify without specialized examination.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hexatoma aurata: /hɛkˈsætəmə ɔːˈreɪtə/

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Distribution

Nearctic region: eastern United States from Virginia and Tennessee southward to Florida.

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