Traginops

Coquillett, 1900

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Traginops is a of small flies in the Odiniidae, containing seven described distributed across Africa and Asia. The genus was established by Coquillett in 1900 with the description of Traginops irroratus. Species in this genus are associated with forested and decaying organic matter.

Traginops irroratus by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.Traginops irroratus by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.Traginops irroratus by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Traginops: /ˈtrædʒɪnɒps/

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Identification

Members of Traginops can be distinguished from other Odiniidae by their placement in the Traginopinae. Specific diagnostic features for the genus are not well documented in available sources.

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Habitat

Forest environments; associated with decaying organic matter including rotting vegetation and fungi.

Distribution

Africa (Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo) and Asia (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines).

Similar Taxa

  • Other Odiniidae generaTraginops is distinguished by -level classification (Traginopinae), though specific morphological differences from other odiniid are not clearly documented in available sources.

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