Caricea alma
(Meigen, 1826)
Caricea alma is a of true fly in the Muscidae, Coenosiinae. It was first described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1826. As a member of the Muscidae, it belongs to a diverse family commonly referred to as house flies and their relatives, though this species is not among the domestic pest species. The Caricea is placed within the tribe Coenosiini, a group of muscids typically associated with wetland and semi-aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caricea alma: /kaˈrɪkeɪə ˈalmə/
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