Trixoscelis flava
(Coquillett, 1904)
Trixoscelis flava is a of true fly in the Heleomyzidae, first described by Coquillett in 1904 under the basionym Zagonia flava. The species is classified within the Trixoscelidinae, a group of small to medium-sized flies often associated with decaying organic matter. Relatively little is known about the specific of this species, reflecting the broader pattern of limited natural history documentation for many heleomyzid flies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trixoscelis flava: /ˌtrɪk.soʊˈsɛ.lɪs ˈflɑː.və/
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Zagonia flava by Coquillett in 1904, this was later transferred to the Trixoscelis. The basionym Zagonia flava remains in synonymy.
Data availability
As of current sources, Trixoscelis flava is represented by only one observation in iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported in citizen science platforms.