Senopterina varia
Coquillett, 1900
Senopterina varia is a of signal fly in the Platystomatidae, first described by Coquillett in 1900. Signal flies are known for their distinctive wing patterns and courtship involving wing signaling. The Senopterina is part of a diverse family of acalyptrate flies found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Senopterina varia: /sɛ.nɔpˈtɛr.i.na ˈvar.i.a/
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Taxonomic Status
Accepted as a valid by Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI . The authority is Coquillett, 1900.
Data Availability
Minimal biological information is available in the provided sources. The is documented in taxonomic databases but detailed ecological or behavioral studies were not found in the provided context.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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