Elaphropeza singulata Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 107
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 singulata Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 107
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Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
Shamshev & Grootaert
2007
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Insecta
Hybotidae
Elaphropeza
Animalia
Diptera
105
106
Arthropoda
species
singulata
Elaphropeza singulata Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007: 107.
Diagnosis Occiput black; antenna entirely yellow, with postpedicel about 2.5 times longer than wide; scutellum, metanotum, meron and partly metapleuron brown; legs with tarsomere 5 brown, hind tibia with 1 anterodorsal bristle.
Material examined SINGAPORE: 1 ♀, Semakau (SMK04), 19 May 2009, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29090, leg. P.G.).
Distribution Singapore.
Habitat and seasonal occurrence This species was previously known from terrestrial forests: Sime forest, Bukit Timah and Nee Soon and now recorded from mangroves at Semakau. Occasional collection records are from March, May, July, August and November.
Remarks This remains a very rare species, and is still only known from females.