Leptocera atra (Adams, 1903)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Hexapoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Diptera |
| Family | Sphaeroceridae |
| Genus | Leptocera |
| Species | Leptocera atra (Adams, 1903) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in New Mexico.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
New Mexico
Counties
- New Mexico
- Eddy
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Barr, T.C. & Reddell, J.R. 1967. The arthropod cave fauna of the Carlsbad Caverns region, New Mexico. The Southwestern Naturalist 12: 253–273.
How to cite this account
Leptocera atra (Adams, 1903). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-1794. https://cavebiology.org/species/leptocera-atra/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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