Sericomyiina

Sericomyiina is a subtribe of within the . Members are small to -sized , often with metallic coloration. The subtribe includes the Sericomyia and Arctophila, which are found primarily in temperate and regions.

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How to pronounce Sericomyiina: /ˌsɛrɪkɒˈmɪɪna/

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Taxonomic Note

Sericomyiina is classified within tribe Milesiini, Eristalinae. The subtribe includes such as Sericomyia and Arctophila, which were historically grouped based on shared morphological characteristics including reduced and particular arrangements of bristles on the .

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