Keroplatidae
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Heteropterna cressoni
Heteropterna cressoni is a species of predatory fungus gnat in the family Keroplatidae. The family Keroplatidae comprises small to medium-sized flies, many of which have predatory larvae that inhabit moist environments such as fungi, decaying wood, or caves. As a predatory fungus gnat, this species likely has larvae that feed on other small invertebrates within these habitats. The species was described by Fisher in 1941.
Keroplatus
Keroplatus is a genus of predatory fungus gnats in the family Keroplatidae. Larvae of several species exhibit weak blue bioluminescence, making this genus one of the few terrestrial insect groups capable of producing light. The genus is poorly studied compared to other bioluminescent insects, with limited ecological and behavioral data available. Riboflavin has been identified as a possible component of the bioluminescent system in at least one species.
Keroplatus militaris
Keroplatus militaris is a species of predatory fungus gnat in the family Keroplatidae, described by Johannsen in 1910. It belongs to a genus characterized by bioluminescent larvae in many species, though specific details for this species remain limited. The species epithet "militaris" reflects its naming rather than documented military associations. Available records are sparse, with minimal observational data.
Lyprauta
Lyprauta is a genus of fungus gnats in the family Keroplatidae, described by Edwards in 1929. It belongs to the tribe Orfeliini within the subfamily Keroplatinae. Members of this genus are small, delicate flies associated with moist, decaying organic matter and fungal habitats. The genus is poorly known, with limited published information on species diversity and biology.
Macrocera clara
Macrocera clara is a species of fungus gnat in the family Keroplatidae, described by Loew in 1870. Like other members of this family, it belongs to a group of small, delicate flies whose larvae typically inhabit moist environments and feed on fungal mycelia. The genus Macrocera contains numerous species that are often challenging to distinguish without close examination. Available records indicate limited observational data, with 28 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Macrorrhyncha
Macrorrhyncha is a genus of small flies in the family Keroplatidae, established by Winnertz in 1846. These fungus gnats are found in temperate regions of Europe and northern North America. The genus includes at least two described species: M. ancae and M. ardea.
Paleoplatyura johnsoni
Paleoplatyura johnsoni is a species of predatory fungus gnat in the family Keroplatidae, described by Johannsen in 1910. The genus Paleoplatyura belongs to the tribe Orfeliini within the subfamily Keroplatinae. Members of Keroplatidae are generally recognized as predatory in their larval stages, often inhabiting decaying wood or other moist organic substrates where they feed on small invertebrates.
Platyura
Platyura is a genus of fungus gnats in the family Keroplatidae, order Diptera. The genus is part of the tribe Orfeliini within the subfamily Keroplatinae. It contains at least two extant species: Platyura marginata (Palearctic) and Platyura pectoralis (Nearctic). The genus has a fossil record extending to the Cretaceous period through the related fossil genus Paleoplatyura, representing a rare case of an extant insect genus present in the Mesozoic.
Platyura manteri
Platyura manteri is a species of fungus gnat in the family Keroplatidae, described from North America in 1931. Members of this genus are recognized by their elongated, often flattened bodies and distinctive wing venation. The species is rarely recorded, with only one known observation in iNaturalist.
Proceroplatus elegans
Proceroplatus elegans is a species of fungus gnat in the family Keroplatidae, described by Coquillett in 1895. Members of this family are commonly known as fungus gnats or predatory fungus gnats, with larvae that typically inhabit moist environments and feed on fungi or other small organisms. The genus Proceroplatus belongs to the tribe Orfeliini within the subfamily Keroplatinae. As with many Keroplatidae, the species likely exhibits bioluminescent properties in its larval stage, a characteristic feature of some members of this family.