Physoclypeus coquilletti

(Hendel, 1908)

A of fly in the Lauxaniidae, Physoclypeus, originally described by Hendel in 1908 as a replacement name for Lauxania lutea Coquillett. The genus is restricted to the Neotropical region. This species has been redescribed in a 2008 taxonomic revision that included seven new species descriptions for the genus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Physoclypeus coquilletti: /ˌfaɪsəˈklɪpiəs ˌkoʊkɪˈjɛti/

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Identification

Distinguished from by combination of: rectangular wider than long, convex without spots, specific chaetotaxy patterns, and male genitalia with bearing two or more inner teeth. See Gaimari & Silva (2008) for full identification key to all 14 in .

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Appearance

rectangular and wider than long; convex without spots; oval or rounded with slightly concave posteroventral outline; pubescent or short ; occiput yellowish-brown. convex with trapezoidal scutellum bearing central longitudinal groove. Legs yellow with tarsomeres 3-5 blackish to yellow. yellow to brown. Wings with specific venation patterns. Male terminalia with narrow to round epandrium and with two or more inner teeth. Female terminalia with three sclerotized spermathecae.

Distribution

Neotropical region. The Physoclypeus is restricted to this region.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Lauxania lutea Coquillett, 1902, but renamed Physoclypeus coquilletti by Hendel in 1908 because the name Lauxania lutea was preoccupied. The was redescribed by Gaimari & Silva (2008) as part of a comprehensive revision of the .

Genus Characteristics

The Physoclypeus currently contains 14 , characterized by the combination of: rectangular wider than long, convex without spots, oval or rounded with slightly concave posteroventral outline, pubescent or short , yellowish-brown occiput, convex with trapezoidal scutellum bearing central longitudinal groove, and specific wing venation patterns.