Achradocera barbata
(Loew, 1861)
Achradocera barbata is a of long-legged fly (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) native to eastern North America. It is one of twelve valid species recognized in the taxonomic revision of the New World Achradocera. The species was originally described by Loew in 1861. Like other members of Dolichopodidae, it belongs to a known for predatory habits and distinctive elongated legs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Achradocera barbata: /ˌækrəˈdɒsərə bɑːrˈbeɪtə/
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Identification
Diagnostic features are documented in the taxonomic revision with full photographic documentation. Specific distinguishing characteristics from such as A. arcuata or A. excavata are not detailed in available sources. Males can be identified using the key provided in the revision of Achradocera.
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Distribution
Eastern Canada and eastern USA.
Similar Taxa
- Achradocera arcuataOverlaps in North American distribution (western USA, Mexico, Hawaii) but A. barbata is restricted to eastern regions; distinguished by male genitalic features per revision.
- Achradocera excavataCaribbean with different geographic range; distinguished by diagnostic features in the taxonomic revision.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Loew in 1861, now included in the revised circumscription of Achradocera Becker, 1922 following the 2024 taxonomic revision.