Myiophasiini

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Myiophasiini is a tribe of bristle flies within the Tachinidae, Tachininae. The tribe comprises at least nine and approximately 18 described . Members are flies, though specific associations remain poorly documented for most species.

Tachinid - Cholomyia inaequipes, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia (40040695441) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Cholomyia inaequipes ♂ (32534372418) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Tachinid Fly - Cholomyia inaequipes, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia - Flickr - Judy Gallagher by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myiophasiini: //maɪ.oʊˈfæʃ.i.aɪni//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Tachininae tribes primarily by genitalic characters and chaetotaxy (bristle arrangement) on the and legs. The tribe includes previously classified in Dexiini or other tachinid 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 Tachinidae, function as of other insects. Specific ranges are undocumented, but related tachinid tribes attack Lepidoptera and other arthropods.

Similar Taxa

  • DexiiniHistorically confused with Myiophasiini; distinguished by male terminalia structure and larval
  • TachininiOverlaps in general body form; separated by abdominal bristle patterns and wing venation details

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