Trypetisoma sticticum

(Loew, 1863)

Trypetisoma sticticum is a of fly in the Lauxaniidae, first described by Loew in 1863. The Trypetisoma is a small group within the Lauxaniidae, a family of small to medium-sized flies commonly known as lauxaniid flies. Members of this family are generally associated with decomposing organic matter and are often found in forested .

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How to pronounce Trypetisoma sticticum: /trɪˈpɛtɪˌsoʊmə ˈstɪktɪkəm/

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Taxonomic Note

The was originally described by Hermann Loew in 1863. The Trypetisoma contains relatively few described species and is not well-studied compared to other lauxaniid genera.

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