Ectaetia clavipes
(Loew, 1846)
Ectaetia clavipes is a of minute black scavenger fly in the Scatopsidae, described by Loew in 1846. The Ectaetia belongs to a group of small, often overlooked dipterans commonly known as black scavenger flies or minute black flies. Species in this family are typically associated with decaying organic matter. The specific epithet 'clavipes' refers to clubbed feet, a morphological trait characteristic of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ectaetia clavipes: /ɛkˈtætiə ˈklævɪˌpiz/
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Distribution
Recorded as present in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE) based on GBIF distribution data.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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