Sobarocephala lachnosternum
Melander & Argo, 1924
Sobarocephala lachnosternum is a of fly in the Clusiidae, first described in 1924 by Melander and Argo. It belongs to the Sobarocephalinae within a family commonly known as lekking or druid flies. The species is rarely documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist. Its and remain poorly known.
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How to pronounce Sobarocephala lachnosternum: /sɒˌbæroʊˈsɛfəla lækˌnoʊˈstɜrnəm/
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Taxonomic history
The was described by Axel Leonard Melander and Naomi George Argo in 1924. The Sobarocephala was later placed in the Sobarocephalinae, which is now recognized as distinct within Clusiidae.
Data availability
This is represented by minimal occurrence data. The three iNaturalist observations suggest it is rarely encountered or underreported, but this may reflect observer rather than true rarity.