Biology:Lispocephala brachialis

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Short description: Species of fly

Lispocephala brachialis
Lispocephala brachialis male, Wepre, North Wales, March 2015 2 (16830091786).jpg
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L. brachialis
Binomial name
Lispocephala brachialis
(Rondani, 1877)
Synonyms
  • Coenosia brachialis Rondani, 1877

Lispocephala brachialis is a fly from the family Muscidae.[1][2]

Description

A small fly of 4–5.5mm, and distinctly more yellow that other species of the same genus. All tarsi dark at the apex. Legs are yellow, apart from the front femora.[2]

Distribution

Rare in Great Britain (England only),[3] More common in Central and Southern Europe, as far south as North Africa.[2]

References

  1. D'Assis Fonseca, E.C.M. (1968). Diptera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata: Muscidae. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. 10. London.: Royal Entomological Society of London. pp. 118. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gregor, F.; Rozkosny, R.; Bartak, M.; Vanhara, J. (2002). The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis. 107. Masaryk.: Masaryk University. pp. 280. 
  3. "Lispocephala brachialis on the Dipterist Forum Web Site". Dipterist Forum. http://www.dipteristsforum.org.uk/sgb_check_browse.php?id=17511. 

Wikidata ☰ Q6559102 entry