Cordilura intermedia

(Curran, 1927)

Cordilura intermedia is a of in the , described by Curran in 1927. Members of this are associated with moist, organic-rich where their larvae develop. The species is poorly documented in public sources, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other scathophagid flies, it likely plays a role in nutrient cycling through decomposition processes.

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How to pronounce Cordilura intermedia: //kɔrˈdɪljʊrə ˌɪntərˈmiːdiə//

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Taxonomic placement

Cordilura intermedia is classified within the tribe Cordilurini, Scathophaginae, in the . The family Scathophagidae (formerly Cordiluridae) comprises approximately 400 worldwide, with larvae typically developing in or decaying organic matter.

Data scarcity

This has minimal published biological information. iNaturalist records only two observations, and no Wikipedia summary exists. The specific epithet 'intermedia' suggests intermediate morphological characteristics between related species, though the precise diagnostic features remain undocumented in accessible sources.