Thoracochaeta arnaudi
(Richards, 1963)
Thoracochaeta arnaudi is a of small fly in the Sphaeroceridae, commonly known as lesser dung flies. It was described by Richards in 1963. The Thoracochaeta is characterized by distinctive thoracic chaetotaxy (bristle arrangement). Members of this family are generally associated with decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thoracochaeta arnaudi: /ˌθɔːrəkoʊˈkiːtə ɑːrˈnɔːdi/
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Richards in 1963. The epithet honors an individual with the surname Arnaud, likely a fellow entomologist or collector.
Data Availability
This has minimal published information. GBIF and iNaturalist records suggest very few documented observations (3 iNaturalist observations as of source date), indicating it is either genuinely rare, under-collected, or difficult to identify.