Brevitrichia
Hardy, 1944
Brevitrichia is a of window flies ( Scenopinidae) established by Hardy in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Metatrichiini within the Scenopininae. The genus is characterized by short, reduced wing venation, a trait reflected in its name ('brevis' = short). in this genus are small to medium-sized flies found in various , with limited published biological information available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brevitrichia: /ˌbrɛvɪˈtrɪkiə/
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Identification
Distinguished from related in Metatrichiini by shortened wing venation, particularly reduced branches of the radial sector. Wing are fewer and more compact than in Metatrichia and other scenopinid genera. Body generally compact with relatively short . Male genitalia provide definitive -level identification.
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Distribution
Recorded from Australia and New Zealand based on specimen records. Distribution within these regions appears patchy, likely reflecting limited collecting effort rather than true rarity.
Similar Taxa
- MetatrichiaSimilar compact body form and shared tribe Metatrichiini, but Metatrichia has more complete wing venation with additional radial branches and longer .
- ScenopinusLarger in same with more extensive wing venation, longer , and generally more slender body proportions.