Pseudocalliope
Malloch, 1928
Yucca Flies
Pseudocalliope is a of flies in the Lauxaniidae, established by Malloch in 1928. Members are commonly known as Yucca Flies. The genus belongs to a family of small to medium-sized flies often associated with vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudocalliope: /ˌsjuːdoʊˌkæliˈoʊpi/
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Taxonomic placement
The is placed in Lauxaniidae, a within the order Diptera. The "Yucca Flies" suggests a possible association with yucca plants, though this relationship has not been verified in available sources.