Merycomyia

Hine, 1912

deer flies

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Merycomyia whitneyi(Whitney's Horse Fly)

Merycomyia is a of deer flies in the Tabanidae, established by Hine in 1912. The genus contains two recognized : Merycomyia whitneyi and Merycomyia brunnea, both to North America. Members of this genus are biting flies in the Chrysopsinae, tribe Bouvieromyiini.

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Merycomyia haitiensis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Merycomyia: /ˌmɛrɪkoʊˈmaɪə/

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Distribution

North America. Merycomyia whitneyi has been documented in South Carolina.

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Taxonomic note

Merycomyia is classified within the tribe Bouvieromyiini of the Chrysopsinae, distinguishing it from the more commonly encountered deer flies in the tribe Chrysopsini.

Species composition

The comprises two : Merycomyia whitneyi Johnson, 1904 and Merycomyia brunnea Stone, 1953. The latter is sometimes referred to as the Brown Merycomyian Tabanid Fly.