Spelobia ochripes

(Meigen, 1830)

lesser dung fly

Spelobia ochripes is a of lesser in the , first described by Meigen in 1830. Originally placed in the Borborus, it was later transferred to Spelobia. The species is known from Scandinavian countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with other Sphaeroceridae, it is associated with and decaying matter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Spelobia ochripes: //spɛˈloʊ.bi.ə ˈɑ.krəˌpiːz//

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Distribution

Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. GBIF records confirm presence in all three countries.

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