Empyelocera anomala is a species of picture‑winged fly in the genus Empyelocera, which belongs to the family Ulidiidae (formerly sometimes associated with the family Tephritidae). The species was formally described by Lopes and colleagues in 1977.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Family: Ulidiidae (picture‑winged flies)
- Genus: Empyelocera
- Species: E. anomala
- Binomial name: Empyelocera anomala Lopes et al., 1977
Description
The available literature provides only limited morphological details for E. anomala. As a member of Ulidiidae, it can be inferred that the species possesses the characteristic patterned wings typical of picture‑winged flies. Specific diagnostic characters, such as wing venation, body coloration, or genitalia structure, have not been comprehensively documented in publicly accessible sources.
Distribution and Habitat
No reliable, published records detail the geographic range or preferred habitats of E. anomala. Consequently, its distribution remains uncertain.
Biology and Ecology
Information on the life cycle, host plants, or ecological role of E. anomala is lacking in the current scientific literature. As with other ulidiid flies, it may be associated with decaying vegetation or other organic substrates, but this remains speculative.
Conservation Status
The conservation status of Empyelocera anomala has not been evaluated by major assessment bodies such as the IUCN.
References
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). “Empyelocera anomala.” Accessed 2025.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Species profile for Empyelocera anomala (ID 1523447).
- Catalogue of Life. “Empyelocera anomala (Lopes et al., 1977).”
Note: The article on Wikipedia for Empyelocera anomala is a stub, indicating that many aspects of the species’ biology, distribution, and ecology remain undocumented in publicly available sources.