Tephrochlamys flavitarsis

Tephrochlamys flavitarsis is a species of true fly in the family Heleomyzidae, a group commonly known as sun flies or heleomyzid flies. The species was described by Darlington in 1908. Like other members of this family, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Tephrochlamys contains multiple species, most of which are found in North America.