Mesembrina decipiens
Loew, 1873
Mesembrina decipiens is a large, striking fly in the Muscidae and the only in its with a confirmed Holarctic distribution. The taxonomic revision by Kutchta & Savage (2008) synonymized Mesembrina solitaria with M. decipiens. Most species in the genus are associated with forest and high-elevation .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mesembrina decipiens: //ˌmɛsɛmˈbriːnə dɪˈsɪpiˌɛnz//
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Habitat
forest and high elevations throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution, occurring across the Northern Hemisphere in both the Nearctic and Palaearctic regions.
Diet
Decomposer of ungulate .
Ecological Role
Decomposer of ungulate , contributing to nutrient cycling in forest and high-elevation .