Tritoxa cuneata

Loew, 1873

Tritoxa cuneata is a of picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae, first described by Loew in 1873. It is one of seven recognized species in the Nearctic Tritoxa. The species is distributed across Canada and the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tritoxa cuneata: /traɪˈtɒksə kjuˈniːətə/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Identification

Wing patterns can be used to differentiate T. cuneata from . Confident identification of certain sympatric requires examination of male genitalia.

Distribution

Canada, United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Tritoxa californicaNewly described from California, distinguished by wing patterns and male genitalia
  • Tritoxa decipiensNewly described from British Columbia, distinguished by wing patterns and male genitalia
  • Tritoxa flexaWiedemann , distinguished by wing patterns and male genitalia
  • Tritoxa incurvaLoew , distinguished by wing patterns and male genitalia
  • Tritoxa pollinosaCole , distinguished by wing patterns and male genitalia
  • Tritoxa raHarriot , distinguished by wing patterns and male genitalia

Tags

Sources and further reading