Campichoeta
Macquart, 1835
Campichoeta is a of small flies in the Diastatidae. The genus was described by Macquart in 1835 and contains six recognized . These flies are primarily found in northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The genus is placed in the Campichoetinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Campichoeta: /ˌkæmpɪˈkoʊɪtə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Campichoeta can be distinguished from other Diastatidae by their characteristic wing venation and body proportions. C. griseola and C. obscuripennis are among the more frequently recorded species in the . Specific identification to species level requires examination of male genitalia and other microscopic characters.
Images
Distribution
Northern Europe: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. GBIF records confirm presence in these three countries.
Similar Taxa
- DiastataBoth belong to Diastatidae; Campichoeta is distinguished by placement in Campichoetinae and differing wing venation patterns.
More Details
Taxonomic placement
There is conflicting -level classification in sources: iNaturalist and NCBI place Campichoeta in Campichoetidae, while Wikipedia and Catalogue of Life place it in Diastatidae Campichoetinae. The Catalogue of Life classification (Diastatidae: Campichoetinae) is followed here as representing current consensus.
Species list
Six : C. fumigata Duda, 1934; C. grandiloba McAlpine, 1962; C. griseola (Zetterstedt, 1855); C. obscuripennis (Meigen, 1830); C. punctum (Meigen, 1830); C. zernyi Duda, 1934.