Pterodontia misella
Osten Sacken, 1877
Pterodontia misella is a of small-headed fly in the Acroceridae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It closely resembles Pterodontia flavipes, leading Curtis Williams Sabrosky to synonymize the two in 1948. However, later taxonomic treatments have maintained P. misella as a distinct species, and it remains accepted in current classifications.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterodontia misella: /tɛ.roʊˈdɒn.ti.ə maɪˈsɛl.ə/
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Identification
Very close in appearance to Pterodontia flavipes; the distinction between these requires careful examination. Specific diagnostic characters separating P. misella from P. flavipes are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Pterodontia flavipesNearly identical in appearance; historically considered but currently treated as distinct
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Taxonomic history
Synonymized with Pterodontia flavipes by Sabrosky (1948), but this treatment was rejected by subsequent authors and the is now maintained as valid