Muscinae
Muscinae
Classification
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Muscinae: /mjuːˈsɪni/
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Summary
Muscinae is a subfamily of the Muscidae family, primarily consisting of species in the tribe Muscini, characterized by specific morphological features of their wings and body.
Physical Characteristics
Tip of the scutellum is reddish, cell R5 is somewhat narrowed distally, and all coxae black. Female often has proclinate orbital setae.
Identification Tips
Look for the characteristic elbowed M vein similar to Musca and the presence of the anterior supra-alar seta (prealar).
Cultural Significance
The term 'Muscinae' was historically used to refer to mosses in obsolete taxonomy (circa 1899).
Evolution
In the 19th century, 'Muscinae' referred to mosses in the taxonomy of Ernst Haeckel.
Misconceptions
Muscinae is an obsolete scientific term for mosses, which should not be confused with the current classification for fly subfamilies.
Tags
- Muscinae
- Muscidae
- Diptera
- Insecta
- Entomology