Omomyia
Coquillett, 1907
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2Omomyia is a of small flies in the Richardiidae, established by Coquillett in 1907. Richardiidae flies are known for their distinctive wing patterns and often body ornamentation. Members of this genus are placed in the Epiplateinae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature compared to better-known richardiid genera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omomyia: /oʊˈmoʊ.mi.a/
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Identification
Omomyia can be distinguished from other Richardiidae by characters of the Epiplateinae, including wing venation patterns and body structure. Specific diagnostic features for the remain poorly characterized in accessible literature. Separation from related genera such as Epiplatea requires examination of genitalic and capsule characters.
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Distribution
The has been recorded from the Neotropical region. Specific country records are sparse in published sources.
Similar Taxa
- EpiplateaAlso placed in Epiplateinae; shares general body plan and wing patterning, requiring detailed morphological examination for separation.
- Richardiidae (other genera)Other richardiid in different can be distinguished by wing venation and body ornamentation differences.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Daniel William Coquillett in 1907. Richardiidae , including the placement and limits of Omomyia, remain incompletely resolved.
Data limitations
This is notably underrepresented in biodiversity databases and faunistic works. Most Richardiidae research has focused on the more -rich genera Richardia and Sepsisoma.