Dryomyza simplex
Loew, 1862
Dryomyza simplex is a of true fly in the Dryomyzidae, first described by Loew in 1862. It is found in the Nearctic region of North America, including the United States and Canada. As a member of Dryomyzidae, it belongs to a small family of flies whose and remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of the Dryomyza can be distinguished from other Diptera by -level characters of Dryomyzidae, including wing venation patterns and genitalic structures. -level identification of D. simplex requires examination of male terminalia and comparison with . The species epithet "simplex" suggests relatively unadorned compared to related species.
Distribution
: United States and Canada. Specific state and provincial records are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Dryomyza anilisCongeneric in the same , requiring dissection of male genitalia for reliable separation.
- Other Dryomyzidae genera-level characters including wing venation and distinguish Dryomyza from related such as Neuroctena and Oedoparena.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Hermann Loew in 1862, a prominent German dipterist who made substantial contributions to the classification of flies.