Mycetaulus

Loew, 1845

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Mycetaulus is a of small flies in the Piophilidae, established by Loew in 1845. Members of this genus are distributed across northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As piophilids, they are likely associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mycetaulus: /ˌmaɪsɪˈtɔːləs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

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Taxonomic Note

Mycetaulus is classified within Piophilidae, a commonly known as cheese skippers or skipper flies due to the jumping of some larvae. The was erected by Hermann Loew in 1845.

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