Prochyliza nigrimana
(Meigen, 1826)
Prochyliza nigrimana is a of cheese skipper in the Piophilidae, a group known for larvae that can propel themselves by curling into a loop and releasing suddenly. The species was described by Meigen in 1826. Like other members of the Prochyliza, it is associated with carrion and decomposing animal matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prochyliza nigrimana: /proʊˈkaɪlɪzə ˌnaɪɡrɪˈmeɪnə/
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Similar Taxa
- Prochyliza xanthostomaClosely related congeneric with similar carrion-associated ; males of P. xanthostoma have dramatically elongated and long used in territorial combat, but whether P. nigrimana shares this is unknown