Spilogona latimana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spilogona latimana |
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| Spilogona latimana Leith Saddle, Dunedin | |
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Brachycera
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Muscidae
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Coenosiinae
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Limnophorini
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Spilogona
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S. latimana
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| Spilogona latimana Malloch, 1931
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The Spilogona latimana is a type of fly that belongs to the Muscidae family. You can find this interesting insect living in New Zealand.
Discovering the Spilogona latimana
This fly was first described in 1931 by a scientist named John Russell Malloch. He was an expert in studying insects, especially flies.
What Does the Male Fly Look Like?
Male Spilogona latimana flies have some special features that make them easy to spot. Their faces, called the frons, and their antennae are a shiny golden color.
They also have very unique front legs. These legs have long, thin parts called foretarsi. The very end parts of these legs are shaped like small paddles or spatulas. These special leg features help scientists tell them apart from other flies.
Images for kids
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Spilogona latimana showing distinctive male secondary sexual characteristics (MSSCs)
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