Pelastoneurus kansensis
(Aldrich, 1894)
Pelastoneurus kansensis is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, first described by Aldrich in 1894. The specific epithet "kansensis" indicates the species was described from Kansas. As a member of the Dolichopodidae, it belongs to a diverse family of predatory flies commonly known as long-legged flies or dance flies. The Pelastoneurus is part of the Dolichopodinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelastoneurus kansensis: /ˌpɛləs.toʊˈnʊrəs ˌkænˈsɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Kansas (type locality implied by specific epithet); exact range unknown beyond type locality.
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Taxonomic note
The name "kansensis" is derived from Kansas, the U.S. state where the was presumably collected. The was transferred to the Pelastoneurus, having been originally described in a different genus (likely Achalcus or related group based on historical Dolichopodidae ). The genus Pelastoneurus is characterized by distinctive wing venation and male genitalic structures.
Data limitations
Very few specimens of this have been documented in public databases. Only a single observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and no specimens are represented in major entomological collections with publicly accessible data beyond the original type description.