Cynorhinella
Curran, 1922
Longnose Flies
Cynorhinella is a of hoverflies in the , established by Curran in 1922 for a distinctive from Canada. The genus is characterized by unusual morphological features including thickened, arcuate hind with an projection and distinct facial side margins. It contains two recognized species: C. bella and C. longinasus. The genus appears to occupy a somewhat isolated position within the Milesiini, showing affinities to Cynorhina, Chilosia, and Chrysochlamys but distinguished by its unique combination of characters.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from related by thickened, arcuate hind with an projection, and distinct facial side margins. Lacks the bristles present in Chilosia and Chrysochlamys. shape is distinctive compared to related . The original description notes these features separate it from Cynorhina, to which it keys in older manuals.
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Similar Taxa
- CynorhinaTraces to this in identification keys, but distinguished by hind structure and facial margin characters
- ChilosiaRelated by distinct facial side margins, but Cynorhinella lacks the bristles characteristic of Chilosia
- ChrysochlamysRelated by distinct facial side margins, but Cynorhinella lacks bristles and has a differently shaped