Asyndetus johnsoni

Van Duzee, 1916

Asyndetus johnsoni is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1916. The Asyndetus is a large and diverse group within Dolichopodidae, though specific ecological and behavioral information for A. johnsoni remains poorly documented. No observations of this species have been recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or undercollected.

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How to pronounce Asyndetus johnsoni: //æˈsɪndɪtəs ˈdʒɒnsənaɪ//

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Distribution

The has been documented in the Nearctic region based on records, though precise locality data are limited. No verified modern occurrence records exist in major biodiversity databases.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'johnsoni' honors an individual, though the original description does not specify whether this refers to O.B. Johnson or another entomologist of that era. The was described from material collected in North America.

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