Mydinae
mydas flies
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- Mydas(Mydas flies)
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Mydinae is a of mydas flies within the Mydidae, comprising approximately 12 and over 120 described . The subfamily includes four tribes: Dolichogastrini, Messiasiini, Mydini, and Phyllomydini. Members of this subfamily are found primarily in the Neotropical region, with some genera exhibiting restricted geographic distributions. The genus Mapinguari, previously considered and rare, has been shown to have broader distribution than previously known.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mydinae: //ˈmɪdɪneɪ//
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Identification
Mydinae can be distinguished from the other mydas fly , Ectyphinae, by characteristics associated with the tribes Mydini, Dolichogastrini, Messiasiini, and Phyllomydini. The tribe Mydini includes some of the largest and most conspicuous mydas flies, such as in the Mydas. Genera within Mydinae can be differentiated by features of wing venation, structure, and abdominal . For example, Mapinguari is characterized by specific wing patterns and body coloration that distinguish it from related genera.
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Habitat
Members of Mydinae inhabit tropical and subtropical environments, particularly in the Neotropical region. The Mapinguari has been documented in Amazonian forest and Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil. Specific preferences vary by genus and .
Distribution
Primarily Neotropical. The Mapinguari occurs in Amazonia (M. politus) and the Atlantic Forest of Minas Gerais State, southeastern Brazil (M. uai). Other genera within Mydinae have distributions ranging from the southern United States through Central America to South America.
Similar Taxa
- EctyphinaeThe other within Mydidae; distinguished from Mydinae by tribal composition and morphological features
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Tribal composition
Mydinae contains four tribes: Dolichogastrini (including Dolichogaster), Messiasiini (including Messiasia), Mydini (including Mydas, Gauromydas, Mapinguari, and other ), and Phyllomydini (including Phyllomydas).
Taxonomic history
Several within Mydini were described by Wilcox, Papavero, and Pimentel in 1989, reflecting a significant revision of the group. The genus Belemiana was described more recently in 2020.