Lyroneurus

Loew, 1857

Lyroneurus is a of long-legged flies in the Dolichopodidae, containing 17 described distributed across the . The genus has undergone taxonomic revision: originally described as a subgenus of Diaphorus, later treated as a synonym of Chrysotus, but retained as a distinct genus by Capellari & Amorim (2010) based on evidence that Chrysotus may be . Species occur from Mexico and the Caribbean south to Argentina.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lyroneurus: /lɪroʊˈnjʊərəs/

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Distribution

. recorded from Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Rica, Lesser Antilles, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Similar Taxa

ChrysotusLyroneurus has been treated as a synonym of Chrysotus in recent taxonomic revisions, though Capellari & Amorim (2010) maintain separation based on possible paraphyly of Chrysotus.
DiaphorusLyroneurus was originally described as a subgenus of Diaphorus before being elevated to status.

More Details

Taxonomic instability

The generic status of Lyroneurus remains contentious. GBIF currently lists it as a synonym of Chrysotus, while Catalogue of Life and Capellari & Amorim (2010) treat it as valid. This reflects ongoing uncertainty about the monophyly of Chrysotus.

Species richness

The contains 17 described , with the highest diversity in South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina.