Norrbomia frigipennis

Norrbomia frigipennis is a of small dung fly in the Sphaeroceridae. Members of this family are commonly known as lesser dung flies due to their small size and association with decomposing organic matter. The Norrbomia was established relatively recently in taxonomic revisions of Sphaeroceridae, separating species previously placed in other genera based on morphological characters.

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How to pronounce Norrbomia frigipennis: //nɔrˈboʊ.miə frɪˈdʒɪ.pɛnˌnɪs//

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Taxonomic note

Norrbomia is a named in honor of entomologist Allen Norrbom, known for his work on fruit flies (Tephritidae). The placement of in this genus reflects ongoing taxonomic revision within Sphaeroceridae, a with historically challenging species-level .

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