Microtabanus
Lutz, 1922
Species Guides
1Microtabanus is a of horse flies in the Tabanidae, established by Lutz in 1922. The genus contains at least one described , M. pygmaeus. It belongs to the tribe Diachlorini within the Tabaninae. Very little is known about the or of this poorly documented genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microtabanus: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.təˈbeɪ.nəs/
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Identification
The name Microtabanus (from Greek 'micro-' meaning small) suggests relatively small body size compared to other Tabanidae. As a member of tribe Diachlorini, it likely shares tribal characteristics such as specific wing venation patterns and , though definitive diagnostic features for the genus remain undocumented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- TabanusTabanus is the type of Tabanidae and contains many larger, more common horse fly ; Microtabanus is distinguished by its smaller size and tribal placement in Diachlorini rather than Tabanini
- DiachlorusBoth belong to tribe Diachlorini and share tribal characteristics; Diachlorus is a larger and better-known with more described
More Details
Taxonomic obscurity
Microtabanus is extremely poorly known, with only one observation recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published biological information. The appears to be rarely collected or studied.
Etymology
The prefix 'Micro-' indicates small size, distinguishing this from the larger and more diverse Tabanus.