Dolichomyia
Wiedemann, 1830
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1Dolichomyia is a of bee flies ( Bombyliidae) comprising seven described . The genus was established by Wiedemann in 1830 and is classified within the Toxophorinae and tribe Systropodini. Species occur in the Americas, with records from North and South America. The genus name refers to the elongated body form characteristic of these flies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichomyia: /doʊˌlɪkoʊˈmaɪə/
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Distribution
of Dolichomyia are recorded from the Americas. Dolichomyia chilensis occurs in Chile. Dolichomyia gracilis is recorded from North America including the United States. Other species have distributions in Central and South America.
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Taxonomic placement
Dolichomyia is placed in the tribe Systropodini within Toxophorinae. This tribe includes with elongated body forms and modified wing venation patterns characteristic of certain bee fly lineages.
Etymology
The name combines Greek 'dolichos' (long, elongated) and 'myia' (fly), referring to the slender, elongated body shape typical of in this genus.