Lomamyia squamosa

Carpenter, 1940

Lomamyia squamosa is a of in the , first described by Carpenter in 1940. It belongs to the , which includes , , and their relatives. The species is known from North America, with iNaturalist documenting over 500 observations. Like other members of its family, it is likely predatory in both and larval stages, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lomamyia squamosa: /loʊˈmeɪmiə skwəˈmoʊsə/

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records confirm presence across the continent, though specific range boundaries are not well-defined in available sources.

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Taxonomic placement

The Lomamyia belongs to the , commonly known as . This family is distinguished by bead-like swellings on the of the in many , though the specific meaning of the species epithet 'squamosa' (scaly) is not documented in available sources.

Data availability

Despite being described in 1940 and having substantial observation records (575 on iNaturalist as of source date), published information for this appears sparse. Most available sources provide only taxonomic and distributional data without detailed ecological or behavioral accounts.