Spelobia typhlops
Richards, 1965
Spelobia typhlops is a of lesser dung fly described by Richards in 1965. It belongs to the Sphaeroceridae, a group of small flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter. The species epithet "typhlops" (Greek for "blind") may allude to reduced or subterranean habits, though this has not been confirmed in published sources. Like other members of Spelobia, it likely inhabits moist, decomposing substrates. Published biological data for this species remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spelobia typhlops: //spɛˈloʊ.bi.ə ˈtɪ.flɒps//
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Etymology note
The specific epithet "typhlops" derives from Greek τυφλώψ (typhlōps), meaning "blind" or "mole," commonly used in zoological for organisms with reduced or /subterranean habits. Whether this reflects actual in S. typhlops has not been verified in accessible literature.
Data availability
No verified observations exist in iNaturalist, and the lacks entries in major ecological or behavioral databases. Original description in Richards 1965 remains the primary source.