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Caloparyphus

Keith Bayless
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Containing group: Stratiomyinae

Introduction

The 12 species of Caloparyphus are found in the U.S. and Canada, with C. decemmaculatus ranging into Mexico.

Characteristics

Caloparyphus are large, black flies with some abdominal patterning. Caloparyphus is distinguished from other Nearctic Oxycerini by the elongated antenna, pedicel shorter than the combined length of the basal three flagellomeres, the scutellar spines separated by at least their length (if the scutellar spines are closer, the wing with only scattered microtrichia distally), and aedeagus trifurcated distally (James 1981).

References

James, M.T. 1981. 36. Stratiomyidae. Manual Nearct. Dipt. 1: 497-511.

Woodley, N. E. 2001. A World Catalog of the Stratiomyidae (Insecta: Diptera). Myia 11: 1-473. Backhuys Publishers, Leiden.

Information on the Internet

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Scientific Name Caloparyphus flaviventris
Location California; Modoc Co; Lake City
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Identified By James
Life Cycle Stage Adult
View Dorsal
Collection California Academy of Sciences
Type Holotype
Collector C. L. Fox
Source Caloparyphus flaviventris
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