Pelastoneurus longicauda
Loew, 1861
Pelastoneurus longicauda is a of in the , a group characterized by elongated legs and metallic coloration. The species was described by Loew in 1861. Beyond basic taxonomic placement, specific biological details for this species remain undocumented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelastoneurus longicauda: /pɛˌlæstoʊˈnʊərəs lɒnˈdʒɪkaʊdə/
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Taxonomic Note
The name Pelastoneurus is sometimes confused with the similar-sounding genus Rhamphomyia, which includes the well-studied long-tailed Rhamphomyia longicauda. These are distinct genera within different of .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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