Apteromyia
Vimmer, 1929
Species Guides
1Apteromyia is a of small flies in the Sphaeroceridae, commonly known as lesser dung flies. The genus was described by Vimmer in 1929 and currently contains two recognized : Apteromyia claviventris and Apteromyia newtoni. Members of this genus are characterized by reduced or absent wings, a trait reflected in the genus name (from Greek 'apteros' meaning wingless and 'myia' meaning fly).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apteromyia: /ˌæptəroʊˈmaɪə/
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Identification
Apteromyia are distinguished from other sphaerocerid by their wing reduction or complete aptery. The genus name itself references this diagnostic trait. Specific identification to species level requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological features.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), Sweden (SE), and the United States (Vermont).
Similar Taxa
- Other Limosininae generaSimilar body form and size, but distinguished by the presence of fully developed wings in most other within the .
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Species composition
The comprises two : Apteromyia claviventris (Strobl, 1909), described from Europe, and Apteromyia newtoni Marshall & Roháček, 1982, described from Vermont, USA.
Systematic placement
Placed in Limosininae based on Catalogue of Life classification.