Nimioglossa
Reinhard, 1945
Nimioglossa is a of in the , established by Reinhard in 1945. The genus contains two described : Nimioglossa planicosta and Nimioglossa ravida, both also described by Reinhard in the same year. As members of Tachinidae, these flies are likely , though specific relationships remain undocumented. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published biological information and few observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nimioglossa: //ˌnɪmiːoʊˈɡlɒsə//
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Identification
Nimioglossa can be distinguished from other Dexiini by features described in Reinhard's 1945 original description, though specific diagnostic characters are not widely documented in accessible literature. The genus name refers to reduced or modified mouthparts (from Greek 'nimios' meaning reduced and '' meaning tongue). For accurate identification, reference to Reinhard's original descriptions and examination of would be necessary.
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Distribution
Known from North America based on the localities of the two described ; specific distribution details are not well documented in accessible sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Dexiini generaNimioglossa belongs to the tribe Dexiini, which contains numerous of with similar general . Differentiation requires examination of specific morphological characters, particularly of the mouthparts and male terminalia, as described in Reinhard's original work.
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Taxonomic history
Nimioglossa was established by H.J. Reinhard in 1945 with the description of two new from the United States. The has received little subsequent taxonomic attention, and no additional species have been described since its original establishment.
Data deficiency
This is extremely poorly represented in biological databases and literature. As of 2024, iNaturalist records only 8 observations, and no peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing the biology or of Nimioglossa have been identified.