Caloparyphus

James, 1939

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Caloparyphus is a of soldier flies ( Stratiomyidae) comprising approximately 12 described . Species within this genus are associated with madicolous —thin water films on rock surfaces—in eastern North America. The genus was established by James in 1939 and belongs to the tribe Oxycerini. Larval and stages have been described for at least some species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caloparyphus: /ˌkæloʊˈpærɪfəs/

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Habitat

Madicolous : thin water films on rock surfaces, typically in seepage areas or splash zones of streams and waterfalls.

Distribution

Eastern North America; at least one (C. palaearcticus) has been described from the Palaearctic region.

Similar Taxa

  • EuparyphusBoth belong to tribe Oxycerini and occur in madicolous ; distinguished by morphological features of and larvae requiring detailed examination.

More Details

Madicolous habitat specialization

The is part of a small group of Stratiomyidae adapted to madicolous (thin water film) environments, an unusual among soldier flies.

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