Paradidyma

Brauer & Bergenstamm, 1891

Paradidyma is a of established in 1891. The genus contains approximately 35 described distributed primarily in the Americas, from the United States through Central America and into South America. Species have been described by multiple dipterists including Reinhard, Townsend, and Curran. As members of the , these flies are , though specific associations for most Paradidyma species remain undocumented.

Paradidyma affinis by (c) Arturo Santos, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Arturo Santos. Used under a CC-BY license.Paradidyma melania by (c) Arturo Santos, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Arturo Santos. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Paradidyma: /ˌpærəˈdɪdɪmə/

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Distribution

The is distributed across the Americas. Records include the United States (notably New Mexico), Mexico, Jamaica, Peru, and Brazil. The distribution pattern suggests a primarily Neotropical range with some Nearctic extension.

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