Prosphyracephala

Prosphyracephala
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Section: Schizophora
Family: Diopsidae
Genus: Prosphyracephala
Hennig (1965)

Prosphyracephala is a genus of flies in the family Diopsidae. The genus is presumed to be extinct, and is known only from specimens in Baltic amber.[1] Among extant taxa Prosphyracephala most closely resembles the genus Sphyracephala.

Described species

Recognised species include:


References

  1. Kotrba, M. (2009): Prosphyracephala kerneggeri spec. nov. (Diptera, Diopsidae) – a new stalk-eyed fly from Baltic amber. – Spixiana 32/2: 187-192.


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