Cordilura deceptiva

Malloch, 1923

Cordilura deceptiva is a of dung fly in the Scathophagidae, described by Malloch in 1923. It belongs to a of predatory or saprophagous flies commonly associated with moist, decomposing organic matter. The species is poorly documented, with minimal observational records and no comprehensive biological studies published. Its 'deceptiva' suggests possible morphological similarity to that may complicate identification.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cordilura deceptiva: /kɔrdɪˈlʊrə dɛˈsɛptɪvə/

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