Leiomyza scatophagina
(Fallén, 1823)
Leiomyza scatophagina is a small in the , first described by Fallén in 1823. It is distributed across the Palearctic region, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Members of the family Asteiidae are generally small, slender flies often associated with decaying matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leiomyza scatophagina: //ˌlaɪoʊˈmɪzə ˌskætoʊfəˈɡaɪnə//
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Distribution
Palearctic region. Confirmed present in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet "scatophagina" (from Greek skatos '' + phagein 'to eat') suggests a historical association with dung-feeding habits, though this has not been verified for this .