Hemyda

Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830

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Hemyda is a of tachinid flies in the Phasiinae, tribe Cylindromyiini. The genus contains nine described distributed across the Holarctic region, with records from Europe, North America, and Asia. are generally medium-sized flies with characteristic markings. Larvae are , though specific associations remain poorly documented for most species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hemyda: /ˈhɛmɪdə/

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Habitat

Specific information is documented for Hemyda hertingi from montane regions of the Qianshan Mountains in Liaoning Province, China (41.0357°N, 123.1378°E). Other occupy varied habitats across temperate regions, though detailed ecological requirements are not established.

Distribution

Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden); North America (Vermont, United States); Asia (China: Liaoning Province). The shows a Holarctic distribution pattern with disjunct records across these regions.

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