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 murphyi Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007 Elaphropeza murphyi Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 31 . Diagnosis Occiput black, postpedicel 3.0-3.5 times longer than wide; thorax and legs uniformly yellow, hind tibia with 2 curved subapical bristles. Material examined SINGAPORE : 1 ♀ , Pulau Ubin (PU02), 2 June 2009 , mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29135, leg. P.G.). Distribution Singapore . Habitat and seasonal occurrence Elaphropeza murphyi is exclusively found in mangroves and was previously recorded from Chek Jawa and Sungei Buloh. It is not very common and most records are from mid October until the end of December. Nonetheless there are single records in May and June. Few males have been found and the sex ratio is 5/ 1 females to males.