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
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journal article
10.5852/ejt.2012.5
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Elaphropeza asexa
Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
Elaphropeza asexa
Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 128
.
Diagnosis
Occiput black, postpedicel brownish yellow, about 2.5 times longer than wide; thorax with metanotum brown in middle part; fore tibia with 1 short, hind tibia with 1-2 long anterodorsal bristles.
Material examined
SINGAPORE
:
1 ♀
, Mandai (MAN01),
2 June 2009
, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29138, leg. P.G.);
1 ♀
, Sungei Cina (CHC01),
12 May 2009
, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29060, leg. P.G.).
Distribution
Singapore
.
Habitat and seasonal occurrence
This is a fairly common species, but never abundant. It is reported in all forest
types
studied here, but was most abundant in the mangroves of Sungei Buloh (
Shamshev & Grootaert 2007
). Collection records are from throughout the year.
Remarks
This species remains only known from females.