Malloewia
Sabrosky, 1980
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Malloewia is a of small in the , established by Sabrosky in 1980. The genus contains approximately eight described , most originally described by Becker in 1912. These belong to the Oscinellinae and tribe Incertellini. The genus name honors dipterist John Russell Malloch.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malloewia: //məˈloʊ.wi.ə//
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Identification
Malloewia are distinguished from other by genitalic characters and specific patterns. The genus can be separated from related genera in the tribe Incertellini by examination of male terminalia and the arrangement of on the and . Species-level identification requires detailed examination of genital structures and is not reliably possible from external characters alone.
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Distribution
of Malloewia have been recorded from the Palearctic region. Specific distribution data for individual species is sparse in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- OscinellaBoth belong to the Oscinellinae and share similar small size and general body form; Malloewia is distinguished by genitalic and .
- ElachipteraAnother in tribe Incertellini with superficially similar appearance; Malloewia differs in male structure and specific setal patterns.