Euparyphus

Gerstaecker, 1857

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Euparyphus is a of soldier flies (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in the tribe Oxycerini. in this genus are associated with madicolous —thin water films on rock surfaces—in eastern North America. The genus contains approximately 30 described species distributed across the Americas, with and stages described for several North American species.

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How to pronounce Euparyphus: //juːˈpærɪfəs//

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Habitat

Madicolous : thin water films on rock surfaces in eastern North America.

Distribution

Eastern North America; also occurs in South America (Brazil, Peru) based on described .

Similar Taxa

  • CaloparyphusBoth occur in madicolous in eastern North America and belong to tribe Oxycerini; distinguished by morphological features of and stages.

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