Pseudonomoneura micheneri
(James, 1938)
Pseudonomoneura micheneri is a of mydas fly in the Mydidae. It was originally described as Nomoneura micheneri by James in 1938 before being transferred to the Pseudonomoneura. The species is to California and belongs to a family of large, robust flies known for their -like appearance and predatory larval habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudonomoneura micheneri: //sjuːdəˌnɒməˈnjʊərə maɪˈkɛnəri//
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Identification
Distinguished from other mydas flies by its placement in the Pseudonomoneura, which differs from related genera in wing venation and genitalic structure. Specific diagnostic features for this require examination of type material.
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Distribution
to California, United States.
Similar Taxa
- PseudonomoneuraOther in this share the same general body plan and California distribution; precise identification requires detailed morphological examination.