Zacompsia fulva

Coquillett, 1901

Zacompsia fulva is a of picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae, described by Coquillett in 1901. The species belongs to a of flies characterized by patterned wings, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. Like other ulidiids, it is likely associated with decaying plant matter, but direct observations of its are sparse.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zacompsia fulva: //zəˈkɒmpsiə ˈfʊlvə//

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Identification

Members of the Zacompsia can be recognized by the characteristic wing patterns typical of Ulidiidae (picture-winged flies), which feature dark markings on a clear background. Zacompsia fulva specifically has not been described in sufficient detail in accessible literature to provide distinguishing features from .

Distribution

Records indicate presence in North America, though precise range boundaries are not well documented.

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Taxonomic note

The was originally described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1901. The Zacompsia remains relatively understudied, with limited modern taxonomic revision.

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