Tritoxa pollinosa
Cole, 1919
Tritoxa pollinosa is a of picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae, described by Cole in 1919. It is one of seven recognized species in the Nearctic Tritoxa, distinguished primarily by wing pattern characteristics. The species occurs in the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tritoxa pollinosa: /trɪˈtɒksə ˌpɒlɪˈnoʊsə/
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Identification
Wing patterns are the primary diagnostic feature distinguishing T. pollinosa from other Tritoxa . For certain sympatric species, examination of male genitalia is necessary for confident identification.
Appearance
As a member of Ulidiidae, possesses the characteristic picture-winged pattern on the wings. Specific wing patterns are used to differentiate this from . Male genitalia examination is required for confident identification when sympatric with similar species.
Distribution
United States.
Similar Taxa
- Tritoxa cuneataSympatric congeneric requiring wing pattern and potentially male genitalia examination for differentiation.
- Tritoxa flexaSympatric congeneric requiring wing pattern and potentially male genitalia examination for differentiation.
- Tritoxa incurvaSympatric congeneric requiring wing pattern and potentially male genitalia examination for differentiation.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Cole in 1919. Revised in 2021 as part of a comprehensive treatment of the Tritoxa, which recognized seven Nearctic including two new species (T. californica and T. decipiens).