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Myopinae is a
subfamily In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: ', plural ') is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end subfamily botanical names with "-oideae", and zoologi ...
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 ...
from the
family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...
Conopidae The Conopidae, usually known as the thick-headed flies, are a family of flies within the Brachycera suborder of Diptera, and the sole member of the superfamily Conopoidea. Flies of the family Conopidae are distributed worldwide in all the biog ...
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Tribes

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Myopini Myopini is a tribe of flies from the family Conopidae. Genera *''Myopa'' Fabricius, 1775 *''Thecophora ''Thecophora'' is a genus of thick-headed fly from the family Conopidae. They are frequently found on flowers. They are endoparasites ...
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Sicini Sicini is a tribe of flies from the family Conopidae. Genera *'' Sicus'' Scopoli Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (sometimes Latinized as Johannes Antonius Scopolius) (3 June 1723 – 8 May 1788) was an Italian physician and naturalist. His biograp ...
* Zodionini


References


Bugguide.net. Subfamily Myopinae
Conopidae Brachycera subfamilies {{Conopoidea-stub