Ceratinostoma
Meade, 1885
Species Guides
1- Ceratinostoma ostiorum(Large Shore Dung Fly)
Ceratinostoma is a of dung flies in the Scathophagidae, established by Meade in 1885. The genus contains at least one described , C. ostiorum. These flies belong to a family whose larvae primarily develop in or decaying organic matter. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe including Norway and Sweden.
Pronunciation
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 Scathophagidae and share the 'dung flies'; Scathophaga is much more speciose and widely distributed, with S. stercoraria being a common and well-studied .
- NorelliaAnother in Scathophagidae; Norellia are associated with decaying plant matter and fungi rather than , and have distinctive morphological features including modified hind legs in males.