Author

  • Van Duc Hong and Harbach
  • 2007:103
  • Type Species: Topomyia decorabilis (Leicester)

Distribution

  • China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam.
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Synonyms

  • None

Bionomics

  • The larvae are "found in bamboo stumps and erect bamboo internodes bearing small hole presumably made by beetles. It is uncertain whether larvae are facultative or obligatory predators. The maxillae appear to be modified for grasping." (Harbach, Vu Duc Huong and Kitching 2007).

Medical Importance

  • Unknown

Important References

Genus-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:

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    • 1. Scutum (Scu) with narrow (two scales wide) median longitudinal stripe of broad white or silver scales
    • 2. Wing upper calypter (UC) bare
    • 3. Wing anal vein (1A) turns abruptly and ends at level of base of mediocubital crossvein (mcu) (in part)
    • 4. Sternum IX without setae and scales
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