Cyphomyia erecta

McFadden & James, 1969

Cyphomyia erecta is a of in the , described by McFadden and James in 1969. The species is known from the United States and Mexico. Soldier flies in this family are often characterized by their -like or -like appearance and that typically develop in decaying matter. The specific epithet 'erecta' may refer to an upright posture or structural feature, though the original description would be needed to confirm this.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyphomyia erecta: //ˌsɪfoʊˈmaɪə ɪˈrɛkta//

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Distribution

United States and Mexico.

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Taxonomic authorship note

Sources vary slightly in citing the authority: Catalogue of Life lists 'McFadden, 1969' while NCBI and GBIF list 'McFadden & James, 1969'. The latter appears to be the complete and correct citation.

Data availability

This has 144 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date, suggesting it is not exceptionally rare but detailed biological information remains limited in publicly accessible sources.