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
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Elaphropeza singulata
Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
Elaphropeza singulata
Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 107
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Diagnosis
Occiput black; antenna entirely yellow, with postpedicel about 2.5 times longer than wide; scutellum, metanotum, meron and partly metapleuron brown; legs with tarsomere 5 brown, hind tibia with 1 anterodorsal bristle.
Material examined
SINGAPORE
:
1 ♀
, Semakau (SMK04),
19 May 2009
, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29090, leg. P.G.).
Distribution
Singapore
.
Habitat and seasonal occurrence
This species was previously known from terrestrial forests: Sime forest, Bukit Timah and Nee Soon and now recorded from mangroves at Semakau. Occasional collection records are from March, May, July, August and November.
Remarks
This remains a very rare species, and is still only known from females.