Notogramma cimiciforme
Loew, 1868
Notogramma cimiciforme is a small fly in the Ulidiidae (picture-winged flies), described by Loew in 1868. The has been recorded from widely disjunct localities including the Galápagos Islands, Hawaii, and parts of Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul and Roraima), suggesting either a broad natural distribution or human-mediated . Like other ulidiids, it possesses patterned wings with distinct dark markings. The specific epithet 'cimiciforme' refers to a bedbug-like (cimicid-like) appearance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notogramma cimiciforme: /nɔtoʊˈɡræmə sɪˌmɪsɪˈfɔrmeɪ/
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Distribution
Galápagos Islands (Ecuador); Hawaii (United States); Brazil: Mato Grosso do Sul and Roraima states. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests either broad natural range, cryptic , or anthropogenic introduction to some areas.