Acrosticta
Loew, 1868
Acrosticta is a of picture-winged flies in the Ulidiidae, first described by Loew in 1868. The genus contains approximately 15 described distributed across the Americas. Members of this genus have been documented as of orchids, specifically Acianthera aphthosa, where an unidentified Acrosticta species was the only successful pollinator observed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acrosticta: /ˌækrəˈstɪktə/
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Distribution
of Acrosticta occur in the Americas, with records from Mexico (A. mexicana, A. tepocae), Central America, and South America. Specific distribution data for most species is limited.
Ecological Role
At least one unidentified of Acrosticta has been observed as the sole successful of the orchid Acianthera aphthosa, indicating a specialized pollination mutualism.