Nanomyina
Robinson, 1964
Species Guides
1Nanomyina is a of long-legged flies in the Dolichopodidae, containing only Nanomyina barbata. The genus was established by Harold E. Robinson in 1964. The single is distinguished by conspicuous bristles on the lower , referenced in its specific epithet "barbata" (Latin for "bearded").
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nanomyina: /ˌnæn.oʊˈmaɪ.ɪnə/
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Identification
The can be distinguished from other Dolichopodidae by the combination of facial bristling patterns and genitalic characters used in Robinson's 1964 generic revision. Within Peloropeodinae, Nanomyina is recognized by its status and the distinctive "bearded" facial of its sole . Accurate identification to species level requires examination of male genitalia.
Appearance
Nanomyina barbata possesses prominent bristles across the lower , the feature that gives the its name. As a member of Dolichopodidae, it likely exhibits the 's characteristic long legs and generally slender body form. Specific coloration and body proportions remain poorly documented in available sources.
Habitat
Coastal along the east coast of North and Central America; specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented.
Distribution
East coast of North America and Central America. The precise northern and southern range limits have not been comprehensively documented.
Similar Taxa
- ChrysotimusNanomyina barbata was originally described in this (as Chrysotimus barbata) before Robinson's 1964 revision established Nanomyina; separation requires examination of facial bristle arrangement and male genitalia.
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Taxonomic History
John Merton Aldrich first described the as Chrysotimus barbata in 1902. Robinson created Nanomyina in 1964 with Nanomyina litorea as the type species. In 1970, Robinson synonymized N. litorea with C. barbata and transferred the latter to Nanomyina, rendering the .
Etymology
The specific epithet "barbata" derives from Latin, meaning "bearded," directly referencing the bristly lower characteristic of this .