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RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE MAJOR SUBGROUPS OF BRACHYCERA (DIPTERA): A CRITICAL REVIEW

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Graham C.D. Griffiths
Graham C.D. Griffiths
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Department of Entomology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3
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Abstract

Six major subgroups of the Brachycera are recognized under the names Stratiomyomorpha, Vermileonomorpha new infraorder, Tabanomorpha, Nemestrinoidea, Pleroneura, and Eremoneura. Recent suggestions regarding the possible sister-group of the Brachycera are reviewed, and all found to be inadequately supported. Characters used to support possible relationships between the major subgroups (i.e. possible synapomorphies) are reviewed with respect to morphological interpretation and polarity. On the basis of this analysis, five partly conflicting possible groupings are discussed: (1) all other Brachycera as the sister-group of the Stratiomyomorpha; (2) Muscomorpha sensu Woodley (Nemestrinoidea + Heterodactyla); (3) inclusion of Nemestrinoidea in Tabanomorpha; (4) Heterodactyla sensu Lameere (Pleroneura + Eremoneura); and (5) an asilotabaniform group (Vermileonomorpha + Tabanomorpha + Nemestrinoidea + Pleroneura). Resolution of conflicts among these possible groupings will require critical morphological studies of the phallic complex and embryological studies of groups of Brachycera other than Cyclorrhapha. Because of present uncertainties, it is recommended that authors consider alternatives rather than rely on a single preferred concept of phytogeny at this time. Autapomorphies of the major subgroups are discussed in an appendix.

Résumé

Six principaux sous-groupes de Brachycères sont actuellement reconnus sous les noms de Stratiomyomorpha, Vermileonomorpha nouvel infraordre, Tabanomorpha, Nemestrinoidea, Pleroneura et Eremoneura. Les théories avancées récemment au sujet du groupe soeur des Brachycères ont été examinées et elles ne sont pas suffisamment appuyées par des preuves certaines. Les caractères utilisés pour établir des relations hypothétiques entre les principaux sous-groupes (i.e. des synapomorphies) sont réexaminées sous les aspects de leur polarité et de l’interprétation morphologique qu’on peut en faire. D’après les résultats de l’analyse, cinq tentatives regroupements partiellement incompatibles sont examinées : (1) tous les autres Brachycères comme groupe soeur des Stratiomyomorpha, (2) les Muscomorpha sensu Woodley (Nemestrinoidea + Heterodactyla), (3) l’insertion des Nemestrinoidea dans les Tabanomorpha, (4) les Heterodactyla sensu Lameere (Pleroneura + Eremoneura), et (5) un groupe asilotabaniforme (Vermileonomorpha + Tabanomorpha + Nemestrinoidea + Pleroneura). Seules des études morphologiques critiques du complexe phallique et des études embryologiques de groupes de Brachycères autres que des Cyclorrhaphes pourront permettre de faire de la lumière sur le problème des incompatibilités entre les regroupements possibles. Pour le moment, à cause des incertitudes qui prévalent toujours, il est préférable d’envisager des solutions alternatives plutôt que de retenir un seul concept de phylogénie. Les autapomorphies des principaux sous-groupes sont examinées en appendice.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 126 , Issue 3 , June 1994 , pp. 861 - 880
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