Cordilura scapularis
Loew, 1870
Cordilura scapularis is a of dung fly in the Scathophagidae, a group of flies commonly known as yellow dung flies or dung flies. The species was described by Loew in 1870. Like other members of Scathophagidae, this species is associated with and other decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cordilura scapularis: //kɔːˈdɪljʊrə skəˈpjʊlərɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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