Scatopse alpestris
Cook, 1957
Scatopse alpestris is a of minute black scavenger fly in the Scatopsidae, described by Cook in 1957. The specific epithet 'alpestris' suggests association with alpine or mountainous . Members of the Scatopse are generally small, dark-colored flies that inhabit moist organic substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scatopse alpestris: /ˈskætoʊps ælˈpɛstrɪs/
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'alpestris' is Latin for 'of the high mountains' or 'alpine', suggesting the may have been described from or associated with mountainous terrain. The species was described by Cook in 1957, but the original description has not been consulted for this record.