Schoenomyza dorsalis
Loew, 1872
Schoenomyza dorsalis is a of true fly in the Muscidae, Coenosiinae. Described by Loew in 1872, it belongs to a of small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with wetland and semi-aquatic . The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Schoenomyza dorsalis: /ˌskeɪ.noʊˈmaɪ.zə dɔːrˈsælɪs/
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Taxonomic note
The Schoenomyza is classified within the tribe Coenosiini, Coenosiinae, Muscidae. Members of this genus are typically found in moist or wetland environments. The specific epithet 'dorsalis' refers to a (back) characteristic, though the original description by Loew (1872) has not been consulted for this record.
Data availability
As of the of this record, Schoenomyza dorsalis has only 2 observations recorded on iNaturalist and lacks distribution records in GBIF. The appears to be rarely encountered or underreported in field studies.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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