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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1
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journal article
10.5852/ejt.2012.5
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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.