Discocerina obscurella

(Fallén, 1813)

Discocerina obscurella is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae. It was originally described by Fallén in 1813 under the name Notiphila obscurella. The species has a transatlantic distribution spanning the Nearctic, Neotropical, and Palearctic regions. Records indicate presence in the Azores archipelago.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Discocerina obscurella: /dɪˌskoʊˈsɛrɪnə əbˈskjʊrɛlə/

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Distribution

Documented from Canada, United States, Neotropical region, and Europe. Specific island records from the Azores include Corvo, Faial, Flores, São Jorge, and São Miguel.

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Original description

First described by Fallén in 1813 as Notiphila obscurella, later transferred to Discocerina.

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