Elaphropeza temasek Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 59
The fast-running flies (Diptera, Hybotidae, Tachydromiinae) of Singapore and adjacent regions
Grootaert, Patrick
Shamshev, Igor V.
European Journal of Taxonomy
2012
2012-01-06
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Elaphropeza temasek Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 59
6F3DQ
Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
Shamshev & Grootaert
2007
[489,1099,1640,1667]
Insecta
Hybotidae
Elaphropeza
Animalia
Diptera
81
82
Arthropoda
species
temasek
Elaphropeza temasek Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 59.
Diagnosis Rather large species with entirely black thorax; postpedicel 4.0-4.5 times longer than wide, antenna wholly brown; acrostichal and dorsocentral bristles few in number; legs almost uniformly brownish yellow, mid and hind tibiae lacking anterodorsal bristles; tergites 4 and 5 with squamiform setae.
Material examined SINGAPORE: 1 ♂, Kranji (KNT01), 26 May 2009, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29103, leg. P.G.).
Distribution Singapore. Habitat and seasonal occurrence Elaphropeza temasekis exclusively observed in the mangrove of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and the adjacent Kranji Nature trail. It is rare (7 records only) in comparison to other species of Elaphropezain Singpore. Itis active throughout the year and due to its rarity no peak activity is observed.