Published online by Cambridge University Press: 31 May 2012
Flies of the genus Thaumatomyia Zenker (=Chloropisca Loew) are small but common, and identification is frequenlly requested for faunal, ecological or other studies. Their highly polished, glabrous, usually yellow and black striped appearance stands out sharply among the many kinds of small dark flies captured by sweeping.
* Journal Article No. 603 (n. s.) from the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. In addition to the numerous sources of material which are indicated in the records, the writer wishes to express particular appreciation to Drs. H. B. Hungerford and R. H. Beamer of the University of Kansas, who have made available large quantities of especially significant material from western and southwestern states.