Thyreophora cynophila

(Thyreophora cynophila)

Description

Thyreophora cynophila, commonly known as the bone skipper is a species of fly, once thought to be the first fly to be driven to extinction by humans, but rediscovered in 2009. It has a bright orange head, and is associated with animal carcasses where the bones are broken open.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Diptera
Family:Piophilidae
Genus:Thyreophora
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