Xenochaetina muscaria
(Loew, 1861)
Xenochaetina muscaria is a of small fly in the Lauxaniidae, originally described by Loew in 1861. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Xenochaetina flavipennis. Records in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) indicate this has been documented from multiple localities in Brazil, including the states of Bahia, Roraima, and São Paulo. As a member of Lauxaniidae, it belongs to a family of acalyptrate flies commonly known as lauxaniid flies, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xenochaetina muscaria: /ˌzɛnoʊˈkiːtɪnə mʌsˈkɛəriə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Brazil: Bahia (BR-BA), Roraima (BR-RR), and São Paulo (BR-SP) states.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
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