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Scuttle fly

Megaselia scalaris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Costa Rica, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Diptera (Diptera)
Family
Phoridae
Genus
Megaselia
Species
Megaselia scalaris (Scuttle fly)

Similar Species in Megaselia

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Hump-backed fly
Megaselia curtineura
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Hump-backed fly
Megaselia rufipes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scuttle fly?
The scientific name of Scuttle fly is Megaselia scalaris. It belongs to the genus Megaselia.
Where does Scuttle fly live?
Scuttle fly is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Costa Rica, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland.
What family does Scuttle fly belong to?
Scuttle fly (Megaselia scalaris) belongs to the genus Megaselia, which is part of the taxonomic family Phoridae.
What kingdom does Scuttle fly belong to?
Scuttle fly (Megaselia scalaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Scuttle fly?
The closest relatives of Scuttle fly in the genus Megaselia include Hump-backed fly, Hump-backed fly.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Megaselia — 3 Species

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Hump-backed fly
Megaselia curtineura
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Hump-backed fly
Megaselia rufipes
NE
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Scuttle fly
Megaselia scalaris
NE
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