Actenoptera hilarella
(Zetterstedt, 1847)
Actenoptera hilarella is a small fly in the Piophilidae, commonly known as cheese skippers or skipper flies. The species was first described by Zetterstedt in 1847 under the basionym Heteromyza hilarella. It has been recorded from Norway and Sweden, though detailed biological information remains limited. Members of this family are typically associated with decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Actenoptera hilarella: //ˌæktəˈnɒptərə ˌhaɪlərˈɛlə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Norway and Sweden in northern Europe. Distribution records are sparse and the full range may be broader but undocumented.
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described as Heteromyza hilarella by Zetterstedt in 1847 before being transferred to the Actenoptera.