''Boreothrinax'' is a genus of
flies
Flies are insects of the order Diptera, the name being derived from the Greek δι- ''di-'' "two", and πτερόν ''pteron'' "wing". Insects of this order use only a single pair of wings to fly, the hindwings having evolved into advanced ...
in the family
Pyrgotidae
The Pyrgotidae are an unusual family of flies (Diptera), one of only two families of Cyclorrhapha that lack ocelli. Most species are "picture-winged" (i.e., have patterns of bands or spots on the wings), as is typical among the Tephritoidea, but ...
.
Species
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B. debilis''
(Osten Sacken
The House von der Osten-Sacken is an old and distinguished noble family of Baltic Germans. The family members held the titles of ''Baron'', ''Graf'', ''Knyaz'' and ''Fürst''.
History
The origins of the family are traced to 14th century. In 16 ...
, 1877)
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B. dichaetus''
Steyskal, 1978
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B. filiola''
( Loew, 1876)
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B. maculipennis''
( Macquart, 1846)
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B. shewelli''
Steyskal, 1978
References
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Pyrgotidae
Diptera of North America