Holoplagia

Enderlein, 1912

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Holoplagia is a of minute black scavenger flies in the Scatopsidae, established by Enderlein in 1912. Members of this genus are small dipterans associated with decomposing organic matter. The genus occurs in northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Holoplagia: //ˌhɒləˈpleɪdʒiə//

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Habitat

Associated with decomposing organic matter; specific microhabitat preferences within this are not well documented.

Distribution

Northern Europe: recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

Ecological Role

Scatopsidae members are generally saprophagous, contributing to decomposition processes; specific ecological roles for Holoplagia have not been individually documented.

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Taxonomic note

Holoplagia belongs to the tribe Scatopsini within Scatopsinae. The was erected by Günther Enderlein in 1912.

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