Hirtodrosophila [SEP] parent taxon
Hirtodrosophila
Hirtodrosophila is a genus of fruit flies from the family Drosophilidae. Originally "Hirtodrosophila" was a subgenus of the genus "Drosophila". It was raised to the status of genus by Grimaldi in 1990.
Description.
The third antennal segment is large, with unusually long setae. Arista with one ventral branch, and anterior reclinate orbital bristle fine. Ventral receptacle in the form of loops, folded flat against the ventral surface of the vagina.
Distribution.
Worldwide, though most species are tropical or
Hirtodrosophila duncani
Hirtodrosophila duncani is a North American fruit fly, a member of the fungus-breeding genus "Hirtodrosophila". Its taxonomic position has been unclear for a long time due to its unique male genitalia, but recent molecular studies indicate that it is closely related to the New World "Sophophora".