Compsobata univitta

(Walker, 1849)

Compsobata univitta is a of stilt-legged fly in the Micropezidae, Calobatinae. The species was described by Walker in 1849. Stilt-legged flies are characterized by their elongated legs and distinctive posture. The Compsobata belongs to a group of flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter and forest floor .

Compsobata univitta - Kitchener, Ontario by Ryan Hodnett. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Orange Micropezid (34442441023) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Orange Micropezid (34442440823) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Compsobata univitta: /ˈkɒmpsoʊˌbeɪtə ˌjuːnɪˈvɪtə/

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Distribution

Vermont, United States; United States (based on GBIF distribution records).

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Research on immature stages

A 2015 study published in the Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington titled " and Stages of Compsobata univitta (Walker, 1849)" examined the ' biology and developmental stages. However, specific findings from this study were not available in the provided source material.