Trixoscelis fumipennis
Melander, 1913
Trixoscelis fumipennis is a of fly in the Heleomyzidae, described by Melander in 1913. The Trixoscelis belongs to the Trixoscelidinae, a group of small to medium-sized flies whose remains poorly documented. Available records indicate this species has been observed in limited numbers, with 14 observations recorded on iNaturalist. The specific epithet "fumipennis" (smoky-winged) suggests dark or smoky wing coloration, a characteristic feature of some members of this genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trixoscelis fumipennis: /ˌtrɪksəˈsɛlɪs fjuːmɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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