Ceratinostoma

Meade, 1885

Ceratinostoma is a of in the , established by Meade in 1885. The genus contains at least one described , C. ostiorum. These belong to a family whose primarily develop in or decaying matter. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe including Norway and Sweden.

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How to pronounce Ceratinostoma: /sɛˌræ.tɪˈnoʊ.stə.mə/

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Distribution

Norway; Sweden. Distribution records are sparse, with confirmed occurrence in these two countries based on available data.

Similar Taxa

  • ScathophagaBoth belong to and share the ''; Scathophaga is much more speciose and widely distributed, with S. stercoraria being a common and well-studied .
  • NorelliaAnother in ; Norellia are associated with decaying matter and rather than , and have distinctive morphological features including modified hind legs in males.

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