Coproica acutangula
(Zetterstedt, 1847)
lesser dung fly
Coproica acutangula is a of lesser dung fly described by Zetterstedt in 1847. It belongs to the Sphaeroceridae, a group of small flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter and . The species has been recorded in Europe and has also been introduced to Hawaii.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coproica acutangula: /kɔˈprɔɪka æˌkjuːtænˈɡjuːlə/
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Identification
As a member of Sphaeroceridae, C. acutangula is likely a small fly with reduced wing venation characteristic of the . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from such as Coproica hirtula or Coproica vagans are not documented in available sources. Identification to level in this generally requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in Europe. Also present in Hawaii, United States, where it has been introduced.
Similar Taxa
- Coproica hirtulaCongeneric in the same , likely overlapping in distribution and preferences; requires careful morphological examination to distinguish.
- Coproica vagansAnother congeneric with which C. acutangula may be confused; separation depends on subtle structural characters.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Zetterstedt in 1847, this has remained within the Coproica throughout its taxonomic history.