Oscinisoma
Lioy, 1864
Species Guides
1Oscinisoma is a of frit flies in the Chloropidae, first described by Lioy in 1864. The genus comprises approximately eight described . These small flies belong to the tribe Oscinisomatini within the Oscinellinae. Very little is known about the and of this poorly studied genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oscinisoma: //ˌɒsɪnɪˈsoʊmə//
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Identification
Oscinisoma are distinguished from other Chloropidae by genitalic characters and specific wing venation patterns, though these features require microscopic examination. The is placed in the tribe Oscinisomatini based on morphological characteristics of the and . Accurate identification to species level generally requires examination of male genitalia.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on available distribution data.
Similar Taxa
- OscinellaBoth belong to the Oscinellinae and share similar small size and general body plan; Oscinisoma is distinguished by tribal placement in Oscinisomatini and specific genitalic .
- ChloropsBoth are frit flies in Chloropidae with reduced wing venation; Chlorops belongs to a different tribe (Chloropini) and typically has more prominent thoracic stripes.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Lioy in 1864 and has remained relatively unchanged in its circumscription, though -level is poorly resolved.