Speolepta leptogaster (Winnertz, 1864)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Hexapoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Diptera |
| Family | Mycetophilidae |
| Genus | Speolepta |
| Species | Speolepta leptogaster (Winnertz, 1864) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Indiana.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Indiana
Counties
- Indiana
- Monroe
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Banta, A.M. 1907. The fauna of Mayfield's Cave. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 67: 1–114. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/60987.
How to cite this account
Speolepta leptogaster (Winnertz, 1864). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2946. https://cavebiology.org/species/speolepta-leptogaster/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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