Crocinosoma

Reinhard, 1947

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Crocinosoma is a of tachinid flies established by Reinhard in 1947. The genus belongs to the tribe Leskiini within the Tachininae. Two have been described: C. cornuale and C. cornualis, both authored by Reinhard in the same year. As with other tachinid flies, members of this genus are presumably , though specific relationships remain undocumented.

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How to pronounce Crocinosoma: //ˌkroʊsɪˈnoʊsəmə//

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Taxonomic note

The two names C. cornuale and C. cornualis were both published by Reinhard in 1947. The similarity in spelling suggests a possible nomenclatural issue, but both names are currently listed as valid in taxonomic databases.

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