Anapausis

Enderlein, 1912

Anapausis is a of (: ) in the Psectrosciarinae, described by Enderlein in 1912. The genus is known from a small number of observations and records, primarily from Scandinavia. Members of Scatopsidae are generally associated with decaying matter and moist .

Pronunciation

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Identification

-level identification within Anapausis requires examination of male and patterns; the is distinguished from related scatopsid genera by subtle differences in antennal structure and thoracic arrangement. General characteristics include small size (1-5 mm), compact dark bodies, short with bead-like , and reduced wing venation with a characteristic .

Distribution

Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Similar Taxa

  • ScatopseBoth are scatopsid with minute dark ; Scatopse is more widespread and -rich, requiring genitalic examination for definitive separation.
  • CoboldiaShares characteristics but differs in antennal and details; Coboldia includes economically significant associated with mushroom .

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Taxonomic Note

The is placed in the Psectrosciarinae following recent phylogenetic treatments, though subfamily in this have been historically unstable.

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