Parasphaerocera

Spuler, 1924

lesser dung flies

Parasphaerocera is a of small in the , commonly known as lesser . The genus was established by Spuler in 1924 and is classified within the Sphaerocerinae. Members of this genus are associated with decomposing matter. The genus is rarely encountered, with limited observational records.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parasphaerocera: //ˌpærəˌsfɛroʊˈsɪərə//

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Ecological Role

Members of , including Parasphaerocera, contribute to decomposition in where they occur.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Sphaeroceridae generaParasphaerocera can be distinguished from related by subtle morphological features of the male and , though specific diagnostic characters require examination.

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