Cordilura adrogans
Cresson, 1918
Cordilura adrogans is a of dung fly in the Scathophagidae, first described by Cresson in 1918. It belongs to the Cordilura, which comprises medium-sized flies commonly associated with wet and decomposing organic matter. The species is known from very few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific habitats. As a member of Scathophagidae, it likely shares the family's general of predatory or saprophagous larval development.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cordilura adrogans: //kɔːrˈdɪljʊrə ˈædroʊɡænz//
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Distribution
Documented records are extremely limited; known from North America based on Cresson's original description and sparse subsequent collection data. The exact range remains poorly defined due to insufficient sampling.
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Taxonomic note
Cordilura adrogans was described by Ezra Cresson in 1918. The Cordilura currently contains approximately 30 , most of which are Holarctic in distribution. Species-level identification within Cordilura generally requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.
Data deficiency
This is represented by only two observations on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff, suggesting significant gaps in distributional and biological knowledge. No published ecological studies specifically addressing this species were found in major databases.