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Psychoda laticaula

Psychoda laticaula

Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Brazil, Peru
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Female. Head (Fig. 15): vertex, frons and clypeus pilose; hair patch of frons extending to facet row 1 or meeting the hair patch of vertex; eye bridge with 4 facets; eyes separated by 1.0 – 1.5 facet diameters; 6 - 7 supra-ocular setae; interocular suture absent; clypeus with 1 stronger lateral scar; frontoclypeal suture absent, sometimes with a weak band linking the tentorial fossets; antenna with 14 flagellomeres, the 3 apical reduced (Fig. 16); 12 th and 13 th flagellomeres fused, 14 th shorter and separated from 13 th; spines presents on 11 th, 13 th and 14 th flagellomeres; scape cylindrical, 1.5 the length of the subspherical pedicel (Fig. 17); ascoids in Y (Fig. 17); palpal formula 1.0: 0.9: 0.9: 1.0 (Fig. 18); labellum with 3 apical teeth, 1 subapical tooth and 2 lateral setae (Fig. 19). Wing: Sc vein not extending beyond base of vein Rs; radial and medial forks complete. Distitarsus with apical projection (Fig. 20). Terminalia: subgenital plate homogeneously pilose, longer than wide, bilobed, heart shaped, with well developed naked basal band (Fig. 21); genital digit present; subgenital plate internally with a lateral line curved to the apical concavity and a semicircular, slightly sclerotized structure (Fig. 22); genital chamber short, as illustrated (Fig. 21). Male. Unknown.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Psychoda laticaula is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Psychoda laticaula.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeCosta Rica, Nicaragua, Brazil, Peru
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificPsychoda laticaula
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyPsychodidae