Cylindromyiini

Townsend, 1912

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Cylindromyiini is a tribe of tachinid flies comprising approximately 17 and 200 . These flies are , with larvae developing inside insects. The tribe was established by Townsend in 1912 and is classified within the Phasiinae. The genus Penthosia was formerly included but has been reassigned to the tribe Hermyini.

Penthosia satanica by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.Hemyda aurata by (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug. Used under a CC-BY license.Cylindromyiini by (c) Michael Knapp, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael Knapp. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cylindromyiini: /sɪˌlɪndroʊˈmaɪɪnaɪ/

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Ecological Role

of other insects, contributing to of .

Similar Taxa

  • HermyiniFormerly included Penthosia, now distinguished by revised tribal boundaries.

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Taxonomic History

The Penthosia was transferred from Cylindromyiini to Hermyini, reflecting ongoing refinement of tribal-level classifications within Phasiinae.

Taxonomic Authority

Established by Charles Howard Townsend in 1912.

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