Herina

Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830

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Herina is a of flies in the Ulidiidae (formerly ), possibly the largest genus in this family. The genus occurs across the Northern Hemisphere, with documented in North America and Europe. North American species were taxonomically reviewed in 1951, with four Nearctic species recognized at that time.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Herina: /hɛˈrɪna/

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Distribution

North America; Denmark; Norway; Sweden. The has a trans-Holarctic distribution pattern.

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Nomenclatural History

The has been treated under the synonym Tephronota Loew in older literature. The 1951 review by Steyskal clarified the nomenclatural status and established current usage.

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