Ischnomyia
Loew, 1863
Species Guides
1Ischnomyia is a of small flies in the Anthomyzidae, established by Loew in 1863. The genus contains at least two described : Ischnomyia albicosta and Ischnomyia spinosa. Anthomyzidae are generally slender flies associated with grasses and sedges in wet .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ischnomyia: /ˌɪsknoʊˈmaɪə/
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Identification
Ischnomyia can be distinguished from other anthomyzid by genitalic characters; I. spinosa is notable for the spine-like structures implied by its specific epithet. Detailed external morphological characters for field identification are not well documented in accessible literature.
Habitat
Members of Anthomyzidae, including Ischnomyia, are typically found in moist to wet associated with grasses, sedges, and other herbaceous vegetation.
Similar Taxa
- Other Anthomyzidae generaIschnomyia resembles other small, slender anthomyzid flies; definitive separation requires examination of male genitalia or other subtle structural characters.
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Species included
The contains Ischnomyia albicosta (Walker, 1849) and Ischnomyia spinosa Hendel, 1911.