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 luteoides
Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
Elaphropeza luteoides
Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 100
.
Diagnosis
Occiput, antenna, thorax and legs entirely yellow, postpedicel very short, about 1.5 times longer than wide; hind tibia with 1 anterodorsal bristle.
Material examined
SINGAPORE
:
1 ♂
, Kranji (KNT01),
26 May 2009
, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29103, leg. P.G.).
Distribution
Singapore
.
Habitat and seasonal occurrence
This species is known from swamp forests and mangroves; with two records from May.
Remarks
Elaphropeza luteoides
was previously known only from the
holotype
male found at Nee Soon. The second record here is from mangrove at Kranji. It is clearly a quite rare species.