Phasiini
Phasiini is a tribe of ( ) within the Phasiinae. Phylogenetic research has substantially revised its circumscription, with most historically assigned transferred to other tribes. The tribe currently comprises two genera: Elomya and Phasia. Members are flies, with developing inside other .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phasiini: /ˈfeɪ.si.aɪ.ni/
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Identification
Phasiini can be distinguished from other Phasiinae tribes by morphological features associated with the Elomya and Phasia. Historical members now placed in other tribes (such as Compsoptesis, Euscopoliopteryx, Perigymnosoma, Saralba, and Subclytia) have been excluded based on phylogenetic analysis.
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Diet
feed on nectar and other sugary fluids. are that develop within .
Host Associations
- Heteroptera - larval Phasia are known of
Life Cycle
with , , , and stages. Females eggs on or near ; larvae penetrate host tissues and develop internally, eventually killing the host.
Ecological Role
agents that regulate of () and potentially other through .
Human Relevance
Some contribute to natural suppression of pest in agricultural and natural .
Similar Taxa
- Other Phasiinae tribesPhasiini was historically broader; phylogenetic revision distinguished it based on clade membership now restricted to Elomya and Phasia
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Taxonomic Revision
The tribe has undergone significant reclassification. formerly listed under Phasiini—Compsoptesis, Euscopoliopteryx, Perigymnosoma, Saralba, and Subclytia—have been transferred to other tribes based on molecular phylogenetic studies.