Xanthopteromyia Explained
Xanthopteromyia is a genus of flies in the family Tachinidae.[1] This genus includes species such as Xanthopteromyia plumosa and Xanthopteromyia tegulata.[2] These flies are diurnal and have a bilaterally symmetric body. They possess a tympanal organ as part of their auditory system and exhibit a diurnal behavioral circadian rhythm.
Species
- Xanthopteromyia plumosa (Townsend, 1928)
- Xanthopteromyia tegulata Townsend, 1926
Notes and References
- Web site: O’Hara . James E. . Henderson . Shannon J. . D. Monty . Wood . Preliminary Checklist of the Tachinidae (Diptera) of the World. Tachinidae Resources . 2 March 2024 . 5 March 2020.
- Web site: Xanthopteromyia - Encyclopedia of Life . 2023-12-23 . eol.org.