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 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.