Notogramma purpuratum
Cole, 1923
Notogramma purpuratum is a of picture-winged fly described by Cole in 1923. It belongs to the Ulidiidae, a group commonly known as picture-winged flies due to their distinctive patterned wings. The species is placed in the Notogramma, which is part of this diverse family of true flies. Limited published information exists regarding its and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notogramma purpuratum: /ˌnoʊtoʊˈɡræmə ˌpɜrpəˈrɑːtəm/
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Taxonomic Note
The iNaturalist summary incorrectly lists the as Tephritidae rather than Ulidiidae. This appears to be an error, as all authoritative sources (GBIF, Catalogue of Life, original Wikipedia entry) consistently place this in Ulidiidae. The Notogramma is definitively classified within Ulidiidae.
Observation Data
The has been documented in 39 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is not extremely rare, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the accessible literature.