Tomosvaryellini
big-headed flies
Tomosvaryellini is a tribe of within the (). The tribe includes at least three : Dorylomorpha, Tomosvaryella, and Dasydorylas. Members of this tribe are characterized by their enlarged , a defining feature of Pipunculidae. The genus Dasydorylas has been documented from protected areas in Colombia, indicating the tribe's presence in Neotropical high-elevation .
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Tomosvaryellini can be distinguished from other tribes by genitalic and characters used in taxonomic . Within the tribe, are separated by features of the male terminalia and . -level identification of Dasydorylas relies on detailed examination of male structures.
Habitat
High-elevation protected areas in the Andes, including páramo . Specific collection localities include Santuario de Fauna y Flora Iguaque (Boyacá) and Páramo de Santa Inés (Belmira, Antioquia), Colombia.
Distribution
distribution for the Dasydorylas; Neotropical records from Colombia. The tribe as a whole has broader distribution through its constituent genera.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pipunculidae tribesTomosvaryellini is distinguished from other tribes in by male genitalic and patterns; identification requires microscopic examination.
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Taxonomic composition
The tribe includes the Dorylomorpha Aczél, 1939, Tomosvaryella Aczél, 1939, and Dasydorylas Skevington, 2001. Dasydorylas was previously unknown from Colombia until 2024, when four were recorded including three new species descriptions.