The fast-running flies (Diptera, Hybotidae, Tachydromiinae) of Singapore and adjacent regions Author Grootaert, Patrick Author Shamshev, Igor V. text European Journal of Taxonomy 2012 2012-01-06 5 1 162 journal article 10.5852/ejt.2012.5 e809cd3a-36bb-413d-9f19-70837d7db34b 3715167 B69F002A-C1A0-439D-9477-62BFA87DEAD7 Elaphropeza monospina Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007 Elaphropeza monospina Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 81 . Diagnosis Occiput black, postpedicel nearly 3.0 times longer than wide, stylus about 2.0 times longer than postpedicel; scutum with brownish pattern; acrostichal and dorsocentral bristles multiserial; legs entirely yellow, hind tibia with 1 anterodorsal bristle, hind basitarsus with 1 spine-like ventral bristle near base. Material examined SINGAPORE : 1 ♀ , Semakau (SMK05), 13 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29068, leg. P.G.); 1 ♀ , Semakau (SMK03), 20 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29089, leg. P.G.); 1 ♂ , Semakau (SMK02), 20 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29088, leg. P.G.); 1 ♂ , 2 ♀♀ , Semakau (SMK05), 20 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29091, leg. P.G.); 2 ♂ , 1 ♀ , Semakau (SMK05), 27 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29119, leg. P.G.); 3 ♂♂ , 2 ♀♀ , Semakau (SMK02), 3 June 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29141, leg. P.G.); 3 ♂♂ , 9 ♀♀ , Semakau (SMK03), 3 June 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29142, leg. P.G.); 1 ♀ , Kranji (KNT01), 12 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29052, leg. P.G.); 1 ♂ , Kranji (KNT01), 26 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29103, leg. P.G.); 2 ♂ , Sungei Cina (CHC01), 19 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29083, leg. P.G.); 2 ♀♀ , Mandai (MAN01), 12 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29056, leg. P.G.); 1 ♀ , Mandai (MAN01), 26 May 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29107, leg. P.G.); Distribution Malaysia , Singapore . Habitat and seasonal occurrence This is a common species in mangroves. It is present throughout the year with no marked peak activity. It has been also recorded from Chek Jawa , Sungei Buloh and Pasir Ris.