Henicomyia
Coquillett, 1898
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1Henicomyia is a of stiletto flies ( Therevidae) established by Coquillett in 1898. The genus contains approximately seven described , most described by Lyneborg in 1972. Species occur in the Neotropical region, with records from South America. The genus is classified in the Xestomyzinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Henicomyia: //hɛnɪˈkoʊmiːə//
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Distribution
Neotropical region. Documented from South America including Brazil (H. amazonica, H. bicolor, H. diversicolor, H. flava, H. nigra, H. tomentosa) and the United States (H. hubbardii in Florida).
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Daniel William Coquillett in 1898 with Henicomyia hubbardii as the type . Six additional species were described by Lyneborg in 1972, significantly expanding the genus.
Species composition
Seven are currently recognized: H. amazonica, H. bicolor, H. diversicolor, H. flava, H. hubbardii, H. nigra, and H. tomentosa. Most species were described from Brazilian material.