Diastata
Meigen, 1830
Diastata is a of small flies in the Diastatidae, established by Meigen in 1830. The genus is the sole representative of its family, distinguished from related Drosophiloidea families by multiple morphological features. Approximately 19 are recognized, primarily distributed across the Palaearctic region with additional species described from Nepal.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diastata: /daɪˈæstətə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Diastata are distinguished from related in Drosophiloidea by features of the male and female genitalia; male genital structure and female ovipositor are diagnostic for species-level identification. The genus is separated from the Campichoetidae by multiple morphological differences despite historical taxonomic confusion.
Distribution
Palaearctic region including Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Far East (Ussurica), and Nepal; also recorded from Vermont, United States.
Similar Taxa
- CampichoetaHistorically confused with Diastata; now placed in separate Campichoetidae based on morphological differences
- EuthychaetaFormerly included in Diastatidae but now recognized as distinct in Campichoetidae