Odontomera ferruginea
Macquart, 1844
Odontomera ferruginea is a of fly in the Richardiidae, a group of small to medium-sized flies commonly known as picture-winged flies due to their often patterned wings. The species was described by Macquart in 1844. Richardiidae are primarily neotropical in distribution, and members of the Odontomera are found in the Americas. Like other richardiids, this species likely exhibits the family's characteristic wing patterns and body form, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Odontomera ferruginea: /oˌdɔntoˈmɛra ˌfɛrʊˈdʒɪniə/
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Distribution
Neotropical region; records from the Americas consistent with the distribution pattern of the Odontomera and Richardiidae.