Lomatiinae (fly)

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Lomatiinae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Bombyliidae
Subfamily: Lomatiinae

Lomatiinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 16 genera and at least 290 described species in Lomatiinae. [1] [2] [3]

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Genera

These 16 genera belong to the subfamily Lomatiinae: [3]

Data sources: i=ITIS, [1] c=Catalogue of Life, [4] g=GBIF, [5] b=Bugguide.net [2]

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The Bombyliidae are a family of flies, commonly known as bee flies. Some are colloquially known as bomber flies. Adults generally feed on nectar and pollen, some being important pollinators. Larvae are mostly parasitoids of other insects.

<i>Anthrax</i> (fly) Genus of flies

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<i>Villa</i> (fly) Genus of flies

Villa is a genus of flies belonging to the bee-fly family (Bombyliidae). They range in size from 5 to 17 millimetres, and have typically rounded heads. The males of some species have a brilliant mat of silvery patagial scales. About 270 Villa species are found on all continents except Antarctica. They can be distinguished from similar genera (Hemipenthes) by their wing venation.

<i>Balaana</i> Genus of flies

Balaana is a genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae (bee-flies). There are about seven described species, including three from western Australia. These are robust and very hairy flies with a body length of 10–18 mm (0.4–0.7 in).

<i>Poecilanthrax</i> Genus of flies

Poecilanthrax is a large, primarily Nearctic genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae (bee-flies).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthracinae</span> Subfamily of flies

Anthracinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are more than 80 genera and 2,000 described species in Anthracinae.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Exoprosopini</span> Tribe of flies

Exoprosopini is a tribe of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are more than 20 genera and 760 described species in Exoprosopini.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bombyliinae</span> Subfamily of flies

Bombyliinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are more than 70 genera in Bombyliinae.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toxophorinae</span> Subfamily of flies

Toxophorinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 7 genera and more than 400 described species in Toxophorinae.

<i>Lordotus</i> Genus of flies

Lordotus is a genus of bee flies. There are at least 30 described species in Lordotus.

<i>Poecilognathus</i> Genus of flies

Poecilognathus is a genus of bee flies. There are at least 20 described species in Poecilognathus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phthiriinae</span> Subfamily of flies

Phthiriinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 11 genera and more than 120 described species in Phthiriinae.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tomomyzinae</span> Subfamily of flies

Tomomyzinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are at least 6 genera and more than 50 described species in Tomomyzinae.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aphoebantini</span> Tribe of flies

Aphoebantini is a tribe of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 5 genera and at least 80 described species in Aphoebantini.

Usiinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are at least 3 genera and 180 described species in Usiinae.

Desmatoneura is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 18 described species in Desmatoneura.

Cythereinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 19 genera and 150 species in Cythereinae.

Antoniinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are at least 4 genera and 20 described species in Antoniinae.

Crocidiinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 8 genera and 50 described species in Crocidiinae.

Mariobezziinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 10 genera and at least 50 described species in Mariobezziinae.

References

  1. 1 2 "Lomatiinae Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-12-31.
  2. 1 2 "Lomatiinae Subfamily Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-12-31.
  3. 1 2 Evenhuis, N.L.; Greathead, D.J. (2015). "World catalog of bee flies (Diptera: Bombyliidae)" . Retrieved 2018-12-31.
  4. "Catalogue of Life" . Retrieved 2018-12-31.
  5. "GBIF" . Retrieved 2018-12-31.

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