Myiophasiini
Myiophasiini is a tribe of bristle within the , Tachininae. The tribe comprises at least nine and approximately 18 described . Members are flies, though specific associations remain poorly documented for most species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myiophasiini: //maɪ.oʊˈfæʃ.i.aɪni//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Tachininae tribes primarily by genitalic characters and (bristle arrangement) on the and legs. The tribe includes previously classified in Dexiini or other groups based on convergent morphological traits. lack distinctive external color patterns that would allow field identification to tribe level.
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Distribution
Neotropical region, with records from Central and South America. Several (Cholomyia, Gnadochaeta) have broader distributions extending into the Nearctic region.
Ecological Role
As members of , function as of other . Specific ranges are undocumented, but related tachinid tribes attack and other .