Baeodromia

Cumming, 2006

Species Guides

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Baeodromia is a of small predatory flies in the Hybotidae, Tachydromiinae. The genus was described by Cumming in 2006 based on Neotropical specimens. Members of this genus are part of the diverse tachydromiine radiation, a group characterized by their hunting on vegetation.

Pronunciation

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Distribution

Neotropical region.

Ecological Role

As members of Tachydromiinae, in this likely function as small in terrestrial .

Similar Taxa

  • TachydromiaTachydromia is the type of Tachydromiinae and shares the with Baeodromia; both are small, hybotid flies with similar general body plans, though Baeodromia is distinguished by specific genitalic and wing venation features described in the original .
  • ChersodromiaAnother tachydromiine with similar ecological habits; Baeodromia can be separated by characters of the male terminalia and details of the wing venation pattern.

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