Lispocephala alma

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

Lispocephala alma
Lispocephala alma female
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L. alma
Binomial name
Lispocephala alma
(Meigen, 1826)
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Description

A small fly of 3.5 - 5mm, Head and body are mostly dark. Both basal segments of the antenna are reddish yellow. All femora are dark.[2]

Distribution

Holarctic, but common in Southern Europe.[3] It could be more common than thought, as it is easily confused with other species.[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. p. 118.
  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. p. 280.
  3. "Lispocephala alma on the Dipterist Forum Web Site". Dipterist Forum. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2009-10-15.


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