Nephrocerinae
Genus Guides
1Nephrocerinae is a of big-headed flies within the Pipunculidae. The group contains at least two described : the extant Nephrocerus (tribe Nephrocerini) and the fossil genus †Priabona from the Eocene Florissant Formation. Members of this subfamily are , though specific associations remain poorly documented compared to other pipunculid lineages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nephrocerinae: /ˌnɛf.roʊˈsɛr.ɪ.neɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Pipunculidae primarily by genitalic and wing venation characters; have the enlarged characteristic of the . Separation from Chalarinae and Pipunculinae requires examination of male terminalia and wing structure. The fossil †Priabona is known from compression fossils showing typical pipunculid body plan.
Ecological Role
Presumed of other insects based on -level , though specific for Nephrocerinae have not been established.
Similar Taxa
- ChalarinaeOther of Pipunculidae; distinguished by wing venation and male genitalia structure
- PipunculinaeOther of Pipunculidae; differs in capsule structure and genitalic