
The scientific name is Arachnocampa, meaning “spider-worm”, due to the hanging sticky silk threads that catch small invertebrates, as these gnats are carnivores. Paturau, April 2021. Photo courtesy of Mareike BabudaRead more
The scientific name is Arachnocampa, meaning “spider-worm”, due to the hanging sticky silk threads that catch small invertebrates, as these gnats are carnivores. Paturau, April 2021. Photo courtesy of Mareike BabudaRead more
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