Tetropismenus

Loew, 1876

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Tetropismenus is a of picture-winged flies in the Ulidiidae, established by Loew in 1876. The genus contains at least one described , T. hirtus. Ulidiid flies are characterized by their distinctive patterned wings, which function in species recognition and . Members of this genus are part of the diverse dipteran fauna associated with decaying plant material and fungal substrates.

Tetropismenus hirtus, wing by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC0 license.Tetropismenus hirtus, labels by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC0 license.Tetropismenus hirtus, dorsal by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Tetropismenus: /tɛˌtroʊpɪsˈmɛnʊs/

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