Heteromyza oculata
Fallén, 1820
Heteromyza oculata is a of fly in the Heleomyzidae. It occurs in both Europe and North America. The species exhibits in size, with males possessing notably larger eyes than females. It was first described by Carl Fredrik Fallén in 1820.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heteromyza oculata: /ˌhɛtɛroʊˈmaɪzə ɒkjʊˈleɪtə/
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Identification
Males can be distinguished from females by their disproportionately large , a trait reflected in the epithet 'oculata'. No other distinguishing features are documented in available sources.
Distribution
Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden confirmed) and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Scandinavian countries.
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Taxonomic note
The name 'oculata' (Latin for 'eyed') directly references the prominent size dimorphism between sexes.