Bickelomyia
Naglis, 2002
Bickelomyia is a of small flies in the Dolichopodidae, described by Naglis in 2002. It is currently known from Mexico and Rica. The genus was named in honor of Australian dipterologist Daniel J. Bickel. The genus contains five described , all described in the same 2002 publication.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bickelomyia: /bɪˈkɛloʊˌmaɪə/
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Identification
Bickelomyia can be distinguished from other Neurigoninae by the combination of setal characters referenced in its epithets (canescens, flaviseta, nigriseta, setipyga, subcanescens). The genus is characterized by specific arrangements of setae on the body, particularly on the legs and . Detailed morphological requires examination of .
Distribution
Mexico and Rica. Records are sparse, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist.
Human Relevance
The has no documented economic or medical importance to humans. It is of interest primarily to dipteran systematists studying Neotropical Dolichopodidae diversity.
Similar Taxa
- Other Neurigoninae generaBickelomyia shares the Neurigoninae with numerous other , but is distinguished by its unique setal characteristics and male genitalia structure.
- DolichopodinaeMembers of the Dolichopodinae generally have longer legs relative to body size and different wing venation patterns compared to Neurigoninae including Bickelomyia.
More Details
Etymology
The name honors Daniel J. Bickel, an Australian dipterologist specializing in Dolichopodidae.
Species diversity
All five known (B. canescens, B. flaviseta, B. nigriseta, B. setipyga, B. subcanescens) were described simultaneously by Naglis in 2002, suggesting a targeted revisionary study of this group.