Hiatomyia
Shannon, 1922
Deltawings
Hiatomyia is a Holarctic of ( ) characterized by a distinctive and shiny black coloration. The genus contains approximately 22 described , with authorship dating to Shannon (1922). These are relatively poorly known compared to many other syrphid genera, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hiatomyia: //haɪˈætəˌmaɪə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other by the (feather-like) on the . Members are shiny black in coloration, which separates them from many brightly colored genera. The combination of dark, lustrous body and plumose arista is diagnostic for the genus.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern temperate regions of both the Old and New Worlds. are recorded from North America (including Canada and the United States) and corresponding latitudes in the Palearctic.
Similar Taxa
- Other Rhingiini generaShares tribe Rhingiini but distinguished by and shiny black coloration; many related have bare or arista and different color patterns.
- Other dark-colored SyrphidaeSeparated by the structure; most dark have simple or bare arista.