Elaphropeza asexa Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007

Grootaert, Patrick & Shamshev, Igor V., 2012, The fast-running flies (Diptera, Hybotidae, Tachydromiinae) of Singapore and adjacent regions, European Journal of Taxonomy 5, pp. 1-162 : 106-107

publication ID	https://doi.org/ 10.5852/ejt.2012.5
DOI	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3717607
persistent identifier	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03BC87A2-5D2F-FFF7-FE26-BABA34948354
treatment provided by	Plazi
scientific name	Elaphropeza asexa Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
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Diagnosis

Occiput black, postpedicel brownish yellow, about 2.5 times longer than wide; thorax with metanotum brown in middle part; fore tibia with 1 short, hind tibia with 1-2 long anterodorsal bristles.

Material examined

SINGAPORE: 1 ♀, Mandai (MAN01), 2 June 2009, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29138, leg. P.G.); 1 ♀, Sungei Cina (CHC01), 12 May 2009, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29060, leg. P.G.).

Distribution

Singapore.

Habitat and seasonal occurrence

This is a fairly common species, but never abundant. It is reported in all forest types studied here, but was most abundant in the mangroves of Sungei Buloh ( Shamshev & Grootaert 2007). Collection records are from throughout the year.

Remarks

This species remains only known from females.

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Arthropoda
Class	Insecta
Order	Diptera
Family	Hybotidae
SubFamily	Tachydromiinae
Tribe	Drapetini
Genus	Elaphropeza