Borneomyia Brake, 2004

Borneomyia tigra photo Photo: B. tigra Brake, female (Photo: P. Brake)

The genus Borneomyia consists of two species and belongs into the subfamily Phyllomyzinae. It occurs in Borneo and nearby regions and the biology is unknown.
The genus is characterized by a femoral organ on the male midfemur, by several ventral rows of 3-5 setulae on the basitarsomere of the hindleg, and by the brown spot, each, on the otherwise yellow antennal grooves.

Exemplary species:

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Content by Irina Brake, last updated: December 16, 2004

Background photo: Madiza glabra Fallén on flowers of Solidago canadensis