Cordilura confusa

Loew, 1863

Cordilura confusa is a of in the , described by Loew in 1863. The Cordilura comprises commonly associated with wetland and riparian . As with other members of Scathophagidae, are predatory. The species name "confusa" suggests historical taxonomic uncertainty, though specific details about the nature of this confusion are not documented in available sources.

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How to pronounce Cordilura confusa: /kɔrˈdɪljʊrə kənˈfjuːsə/

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet "confusa" (Latin for "confused") was chosen by Loew in 1863, likely reflecting difficulty in distinguishing this from at the time of description. No additional etymological clarification has been published.

Data availability

Only 9 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the latest data pull. Published literature on this is sparse, with most -level treatments mentioning Cordilura only in passing.

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