Coniceps
Loew, 1873
Species Guides
1Coniceps is a of flies in the Richardiidae, established by Loew in 1873. The genus contains a single described , C. niger. Richardiidae is a family of acalyptrate Diptera distributed primarily in the Neotropical region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coniceps: /ˈkɒnɪˌsɛps/
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Distribution
The is known from the Neotropical region, consistent with the broader distribution of Richardiidae.
Similar Taxa
- Richardiidae (other genera)Other in Richardiidae share the general body plan and wing venation patterns; Coniceps may be distinguished by specific and antennal characteristics, though detailed comparative descriptions are lacking.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Super Crop Challenge #12 | Beetles In The Bush
- The Ornithodoros (Alectorobius) capensis Group (Acarina: Ixodoidea: Argasidae) of the Palearctic and Oriental Regions. O. (A.) coniceps Identity, Bird and Mammal Hosts, Virus Infections, and Distribution in Europe, Africa, and Asia
- First record of Alectorobius coniceps (Ixodoidea: Argasidae) and Dermacentor sp. (Ixodoidea: Ixodidae) in Pakistan.