Poecilographa decora
(Loew, 1864)
Poecilographa decora is a of in the , first described by Loew in 1864. The Poecilographa is part of the tribe Tetanocerini within the Sciomyzinae. This species belongs to a family commonly known as snail-killing , though specific ecological details for P. decora remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilographa decora: //ˌpɔɪˌsɪloʊˈɡræfə dɪˈkɔrə//
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Distribution
Known from the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont. Distribution records in GBIF indicate occurrence in the US, though detailed range information is limited.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Sapromyza decora by Loew in 1864, later transferred to the Poecilographa. The genus is classified in the tribe Tetanocerini, Sciomyzinae.
Data availability
This is represented by only 15 observations on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. No Wikipedia summary exists for this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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