Apiloscatopse uncinata
(Melander, 1916)
A small, poorly known scatopsid fly described from North America. The name Apiloscatopse indicates a hairless or sparsely pilose condition relative to other scatopsids. The specific epithet uncinata (Latin for 'hooked') likely refers to some hooked structure, though the original description has not been examined. The was described by Melander in 1916 and remains rarely encountered in collections or literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apiloscatopse uncinata: /ˌæpɪloʊˈskætəpsi ʌnˈsɪneɪtə/
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Distribution
North America (type locality and broader range not specified in available sources)