Lispocephala brachialis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Muscidae |
| Genus: | Lispocephala |
| Species: | L. brachialis
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| Lispocephala brachialis (Rondani, 1877)
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Lispocephala brachialis is a fly from the family Muscidae.[1][2]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]Rare in Great Britain (England only),[3] More common in Central and Southern Europe, as far south as North Africa.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Assis Fonseca, E.C.M. (1968). Diptera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata: Muscidae. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. Vol. 10. London.: Royal Entomological Society of London. p. 118.
- ^ a b c Gregor, F.; Rozkosny, R.; Bartak, M.; Vanhara, J. (2002). The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis. Vol. 107. Masaryk.: Masaryk University. p. 280.
- ^ "Lispocephala brachialis on the Dipterist Forum Web Site". Dipterist Forum. Retrieved 2009-10-15.