Amphicosmus
Coquillett, 1891
Amphicosmus is a of ( ) containing five described . The genus was established by Coquillett in 1891 and is classified within the Tomomyzinae. Members of this genus share the general characteristics of bee flies, including a strategy. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited species-level descriptions and biological data available.
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Identification
Amphicosmus can be distinguished from other Tomomyzinae by subtle morphological characters of the and , though specific diagnostic features require examination of . The genus lacks the pronounced facial projections seen in some related genera. Definitive identification to species level requires taxonomic knowledge and access to original descriptions.
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Life Cycle
As members of , in this likely have a larval stage, though specific relationships have not been documented. presumably feed on nectar and pollen, as is typical for .
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Taxonomic history
The Amphicosmus was described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1891. It remains one of the less studied genera within the diverse , with most known from limited historical collections.
Research limitations
The scarcity of observations (only 3 records in iNaturalist) and limited published research means that most biological aspects of this remain undocumented. Fresh collections and modern taxonomic revision are needed to clarify boundaries and distributions.