Goniopsini
Lessard, 2014
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1Goniopsini is a tribe of horse flies (Tabanidae) established by Lessard in 2014. It is classified within the Pangoniinae and contains with distinctive . The tribe has been documented in 452 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate field recognition.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Goniopsini: //ˌɡɒniˈɒpsɪni//
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Identification
Members of Goniopsini are distinguished from other Pangoniinae tribes by characteristics, including males with eyes that meet dorsally. The tribe is separated from related tribes such as Pangoniini and Scionini based on male eye structure and genitalic .
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Human Relevance
As members of Tabanidae, in this tribe are biting flies that may feed on mammalian blood, including humans and livestock. Specific pest status varies by species.
Similar Taxa
- PangoniiniBoth tribes occur in Pangoniinae; distinguished by male holotopy and genitalic structures.
- ScioniniAnother Pangoniinae tribe; Goniopsini separated by and male genitalia.
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Taxonomic History
The tribe was erected by Lessard in 2014 to accommodate previously placed elsewhere in Pangoniinae based on phylogenetic analysis.