Cordilura carbonaria
(Walker, 1849)
Cordilura carbonaria is a of dung fly in the Scathophagidae, described by Francis Walker in 1849. The species is characterized by its dark, sooty coloration as suggested by its specific epithet 'carbonaria' (meaning coal-black). Members of the Cordilura are typically associated with wetland and riparian where their larvae develop in decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cordilura carbonaria: //kɔːrˈdɪljʊrə ˌkɑːr.bəˈneɪr.iə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. Additional distribution records indicate presence in the United States broadly, though specific localities beyond Vermont remain poorly documented.