Dicyphoma schaefferi
(Coquillett, 1904)
A small soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, originally described as Cyphomyia schaefferi by Coquillett in 1904. The is classified in the Clitellariinae, a group characterized by distinctive larval adaptations. Like other stratiomyids, are typically associated with flowers and decaying organic matter, while larvae develop in moist substrates. The Dicyphoma is relatively small and poorly documented in the literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicyphoma schaefferi: /ˌdaɪsɪˈfoʊmə ˈʃɛfəri/
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