Temnostomina

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Temnostomina is a subtribe of hoverflies (Syrphidae) within the tribe Xylotini. Members are small to medium-sized flies associated with forested . The subtribe has been documented across multiple continents with substantial observational records.

Chalcosyrphus piger by (c) Cole Shoemaker, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cole Shoemaker. Used under a CC-BY license.Xylota segnis by (c) Michael Knapp, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael Knapp. Used under a CC-BY license.Xylota segnis by (c) S. Rae, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Temnostomina: //tɛm.nɔˈstɒ.mɪ.nə//

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Habitat

Forested environments; specific microhabitat preferences within the subtribe remain poorly documented.

Distribution

Documented from multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia based on iNaturalist observations.

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