Pseudonomoneura hirta
(Coquillett, 1904)
Pseudonomoneura hirta is a of mydas fly in the Mydidae, a group of large, predatory flies known for their elongated bodies and conspicuous . This species was originally described as Leptomydas hirta by Coquillett in 1904 before being transferred to the Pseudonomoneura. Mydidae is a relatively small family of Diptera, with most species occurring in arid and semi-arid regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudonomoneura hirta: //ˌsjuːdoʊˌnɒmoʊˈnjʊərə ˈhɜːrtə//
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Distribution
California, United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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