Camarota curvipennis
This record describes Camarota curvipennis (species). Recorded family: Chloropidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small dark-coloured fly that wraps its wings close to its abdomen giving it the appearance of a small red-headed beetle. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required showing the identifying characters. Various habitats including post-industrial and sand dunes. Uncommon. Records are concentrated along the south coast and east anglia. The record of 14th September 2019 is the first for VC55.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Chloropidae
- Genus
- Camarota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various habitats including post-industrial and sand dunes.
Seasonal Activity
May to September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Uncommon. Records are concentrated along the south coast and east anglia.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Camarota curvipennis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Camarota curvipennis
What is Camarota curvipennis?
Camarota curvipennis is a species in the family Chloropidae, within the order Diptera.
Where is Camarota curvipennis found?
Habitat: Various habitats including post-industrial and sand dunes.
When is Camarota curvipennis active?
Camarota curvipennis: seasonal activity - May to September..