Palaeopherocera
Hauser & Irwin, 2005
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1Palaeopherocera is a of stiletto flies ( Therevidae) described in 2005. The genus name suggests an ancient or primitive relationship to the genus Pherocera, a related therevid genus. As a member of Therevidae, it belongs to a family of predatory flies known for their distinctive larval and . The genus is relatively recently described and appears to be poorly represented in collections.
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Etymology
The name combines the prefix 'Palaeo-' (Greek for 'ancient' or 'old') with 'pherocera', indicating a presumed ancestral relationship to the genus Pherocera within the Therevidae.
Taxonomic History
Described by Hauser and Irwin in 2005, this represents a relatively recent addition to the diverse stiletto fly fauna. The authors are recognized authorities on Therevidae .