Trixoscelis

Rondani, 1856

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Trixoscelis is a of small to minute flies in the Heleomyzidae. The genus contains approximately 94 and is widely distributed across the Palaearctic region. These flies are primarily associated with warm, semi-arid environments including sand dunes, dry grasslands, and shrubby . They belong to the Trixoscelidinae, which is named for this genus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trixoscelis: //ˌtrɪk.səˈsiː.lɪs//

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Habitat

Warm semi-arid environments including sand dunes, dry grasslands, and shrubby places.

Distribution

Widely distributed in the Palaearctic region. Specific country records include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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Species Diversity

The comprises approximately 94 described , making it a moderately diverse group within Heleomyzidae.

Historical Authorship

The was established by Camillo Rondani in 1856, a prominent Italian entomologist known for his work on Diptera.