Gymnochiromyia
Hendel, 1933
Gymnochiromyia is a of small in the , first described by Hendel in 1933. The genus contains at least 16 described with distribution records spanning Europe, Hawaii, and other regions. It has been characterized as having an almost distribution. Species have been documented from Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) based on occurrence records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gymnochiromyia: //ˌd͡ʒɪmnəʊˌkaɪrəˈmɪə//
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Identification
Members of this can be distinguished from other by features of the male terminalia, particularly the structure of the surstyli and epandrium. Specific identification to level requires examination of genitalic characters and is not reliably possible from external alone.
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Distribution
Documented from Europe (including Scandinavia: Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Hawaii, and other regions. The has been described as having almost distribution.
Similar Taxa
- ChyromyaBoth are in with yellowish coloration; Gymnochiromyia is distinguished by reduced and male genitalic structure.
- AphaniosomaSimilar small size and pale coloration in ; Gymnochiromyia lacks the distinctive patterns found in Aphaniosoma.