Colobostema variatum
Cook, 1956
Colobostema variatum is a of minute black scavenger fly in the Scatopsidae, described by Cook in 1956. The Colobostema belongs to the tribe Scatopsini and comprises small, dark-colored flies often associated with decaying organic matter. Little species-specific information has been published for C. variatum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colobostema variatum: //ˌkɒl.əˈbɒs.tə.mə ˌvɛə.riˈeɪ.təm//
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Taxonomic Note
Colobostema variatum was described by Cook in 1956. The Colobostema currently contains multiple described , though many remain poorly known. Species-level identification within Colobostema generally requires examination of male genitalia.