Trixoscelis
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Trixoscelis fumipennis
Trixoscelis fumipennis is a species of fly in the family Heleomyzidae, described by Melander in 1913. The genus Trixoscelis belongs to the subfamily Trixoscelidinae, a group of small to medium-sized flies whose biology remains poorly documented. Available records indicate this species has been observed in limited numbers, with 14 observations recorded on iNaturalist. The specific epithet "fumipennis" (smoky-winged) suggests dark or smoky wing coloration, a characteristic feature of some members of this genus.
Trixoscelis melanderi
Trixoscelis melanderi is a species of fly in the family Heleomyzidae, described by Vockeroth in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Trixoscelidinae, a group of small to medium-sized flies often associated with decaying organic matter. The genus Trixoscelis is distributed across the Holarctic region, with species typically found in woodland and forest habitats.