Acantholeria
Garrett, 1921
Species Guides
1Acantholeria is a of small flies in the Heleomyzidae, established by Garrett in 1921. The genus is poorly known, with limited published information on its , , and . Records suggest it occurs in North America, though specific details remain sparse.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acantholeria: //əˌkænθəˈlɛriə//
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Distribution
North America (based on type locality and limited collection records).
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Taxonomic note
The Acantholeria was described by Garrett in 1921 within Heleomyzidae, a of small to medium-sized flies commonly known as heleomyzid flies. The family is primarily saprophagous, with larvae typically developing in decaying organic matter, though whether this applies to Acantholeria specifically is unknown.