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 5 1 162   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.