Hyrmophlaeba
Rondani, 1863
Species Guides
1Hyrmophlaeba is a of tangle-veined flies (Diptera: Nemestrinidae) established by Camillo Rondani in 1863. The genus is currently treated as a synonym of Hirmoneura by some authorities, though GBIF and other sources list it as accepted. in this group are characterized by their distinctive wing venation with numerous crossveins creating a net-like pattern. The genus belongs to a of medium to large flies whose larvae are internal of other insects.
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How to pronounce Hyrmophlaeba: /hɪrˌmɒfˈliːbə/
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Similar Taxa
- HirmoneuraHyrmophlaeba is frequently synonymized under Hirmoneura; both share the characteristic net-veined wings of Nemestrinidae and similar overall body plan. The distinction between these historically relied on subtle differences in wing venation and structure that may not reflect natural groupings.