Sepedophilus brachypterus
Campbell, 1976
Sepedophilus brachypterus is a described by Campbell in 1976. It belongs to the Tachyporinae, a group often associated with fungal fruiting bodies and decaying matter. The is characterized by reduced (brachyptery), as indicated by its specific epithet. It is known from eastern North America with a range extending from Canada through the eastern and central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sepedophilus brachypterus: //ˌsɛpɪˈdɒfɪləs ˌbrækˈɪptərəs//
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Identification
The specific epithet brachypterus refers to reduced, non-functional , distinguishing this from fully winged . Detailed external for field identification has not been formally summarized in accessible literature. Identification to species level requires examination of male and comparison with material.
Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (Ontario); United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia).
Similar Taxa
- Sepedophilus species with fully developed wingsS. brachypterus is distinguished by its reduced (brachyptery), unlike most which possess functional wings.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The was described by J.B. Campbell in 1976. The Sepedophilus is placed in the subtribe Euconosomatina within the tribe Tachyporini.
Wing dimorphism
The specific epithet brachypterus indicates this exhibits brachyptery (reduced ). This condition is relatively uncommon in the and may influence ability and persistence.