Arganthomyza
Roháček, 2009
Species Guides
1A small of minute flies in the Anthomyzidae, established by Roháček in 2009. The genus comprises four main groups with distinct biogeographic origins: two groups (A. barbarista and A. setiplanta) hypothesized to have originated in East Asia, and two groups (A. duplex and A. socculata) originating in the Nearctic Region. The Nearctic fauna includes five recently described species and one Palearctic species newly recorded from Alaska.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arganthomyza: /ˌɑːrˌɡænθoʊˈmaɪzə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Anthomyzidae by morphological characters supporting its placement in a separate ; specific diagnostic features require examination of male genitalia and other detailed characters as outlined in the taxonomic revision. The four groups (barbarista, setiplanta, duplex, socculata) are distinguished through phylogenetic analysis of morphological characters.
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Distribution
Nearctic Region: Canada, USA, and Alaska. East Asia: hypothesized center of origin for the A. barbarista and A. setiplanta groups. Records from Sweden and Norway based on GBIF data.
Similar Taxa
- Other Anthomyzidae generaArganthomyza was separated from related based on distinct morphological characters; accurate identification requires reference to the taxonomic revision and phylogenetic analysis