Cramptonomyia
Alexander, 1931
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1Cramptonomyia is a of flies in the Pachyneuridae, established by Charles Paul Alexander in 1931. The genus contains a single described , Cramptonomyia spenceri. It belongs to the Cramptonomyiinae, which is to this genus. Members of Pachyneuridae are small, delicate flies often associated with moist forest .
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How to pronounce Cramptonomyia: /kræmpˈtɒnoʊˌmaɪə/
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Identification
Cramptonomyia can be distinguished from other Pachyneuridae by its placement in the Cramptonomyiinae. The Pachyneuridae is characterized by reduced wing venation, small body size, and delicate build. Specific diagnostic features for Cramptonomyia relative to the only other pachyneurid , Pachyneura, require examination of wing venation patterns and genitalic structures.
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Similar Taxa
- PachyneuraThe only other in Pachyneuridae; differs in placement (Pachyneurinae vs. Cramptonomyiinae) and wing venation details
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Taxonomic notes
The Cramptonomyiinae was established to accommodate this , making Cramptonomyiinae . The single C. spenceri was presumably named in honor of entomologist K.A. Spencer, though this is not confirmed in available sources.