Belosta
Hardy, 1944
Belosta is a of small, slender flies in the Scenopinidae, commonly known as window flies. The genus was established by Hardy in 1944 and is classified within the tribe Metatrichiini. Members of this genus are part of a family characterized by their distinctive wing venation and predatory habits as larvae. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with limited -level information available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Belosta: /bɛˈlɔsta/
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Taxonomic placement
Belosta is placed in the tribe Metatrichiini within the Scenopininae. The Scenopinidae is a small family of Diptera with approximately 400 described worldwide, primarily distinguished by reduced wing venation with few crossveins and a characteristic "window" appearance to the wings in some .