Tephrochlamys tarsalis
(Zetterstedt, 1847)
Tephrochlamys tarsalis is a of fly in the Heleomyzidae, first described by Zetterstedt in 1847 under the name Heteromyza tarsalis. The species is known from northern Europe, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As a member of the Heleomyzidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tephrochlamys tarsalis: /tɛfroʊˈklæmɪs tɑrˈsælɪs/
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Distribution
Confirmed present in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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