Traginops
Coquillett, 1900
Traginops is a of small 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 matter.
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 matter including rotting vegetation and .
Distribution
Africa (Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo) and Asia (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines).
Similar Taxa
- Other Odiniidae generaTraginops is distinguished by -level (Traginopinae), though specific morphological differences from other are not clearly documented in available sources.