Heteromyiini

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Heteromyiini is a tribe of predatory biting midges within the Ceratopogonidae, comprising approximately 5 and 16 described . Members are known to be insectivorous, feeding on other small arthropods. The tribe has been documented in Australia and New Guinea, with recent taxonomic revisions significantly expanding the known fauna. The group includes genera such as Heteromyia, Clinohelea, Neurobezzia, Neurohelea, and Pellucidomyia.

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How to pronounce Heteromyiini: /ˌhɛtɛroʊmaɪˈaɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

Australia; New Guinea

Diet

Predatory on other small arthropods; insectivorous

Behavior

Predatory

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Taxonomic Revision

A 1971 revision added 32 new to the Australian and New Guinea fauna, including three new : Crispomyia, Lanatomyia, and Leehelea

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