Neoleria

Malloch, 1919

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Neoleria is a of true flies in the Heleomyzidae, established by Malloch in 1919. The genus comprises approximately 16 described . Members of Heleomyzidae are generally small to medium-sized flies associated with decaying organic matter. Neoleria species have been recorded from northern Europe and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoleria: /ˌniː.ɒˈlɛr.i.ə/

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Distribution

Northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and North America (Vermont, United States).

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Taxonomic history

The was described by Scottish entomologist John Russell Malloch in 1919. Malloch was a prolific dipterist who described numerous genera and , particularly in the Heleomyzidae and related groups.

Data limitations

Detailed biological information for Neoleria is sparse in published literature. Most records derive from taxonomic catalogs and specimen databases rather than ecological or behavioral studies.