Poecilographa

Melander, 1913

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Poecilographa is a of marsh flies in the Sciomyzidae, established by Melander in 1913. The genus contains at least one described , P. decora (Loew, 1864). Members of this genus are part of the tribe Tetanocerini within the Sciomyzinae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Poecilographa: /ˈpɛsɪlokrəfə/

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Habitat

Marsh flies in the Sciomyzidae are generally associated with wetland , including marshes, swamps, and areas with standing water.

Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States; additional records from the United States.

Similar Taxa

  • TetanoceraBoth belong to tribe Tetanocerini and share similar marsh fly ; Poecilographa is distinguished by specific wing patterning and genitalic characters
  • PsacadinaAnother in Tetanocerini with overlapping geographic range; requires examination of wing venation and male terminalia for separation

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