Apystomyia elinguis

Melander, 1950

Apystomyia elinguis is the sole living of the Apystomyiidae, a small lineage of flies with uncertain taxonomic placement. Molecular studies have identified it as the sister group to within . The species is restricted to California and remains poorly known biologically.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apystomyia elinguis: /æˌpɪstoʊˌmaɪə ɛˈlɪŋɡwɪs/

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Distribution

Known only from California, USA.

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