Loew-1876

Guides

  • Tetropismenus

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