Parathalassius infuscatus

Brooks & Cumming, 2017

Parathalassius infuscatus is a of long-legged fly (Dolichopodidae) described in 2017 by Brooks & Cumming. It is one of nine new species from the Nearctic Region in a comprehensive revision of the Parathalassius. The species is part of the Parathalassiinae, a group associated with coastal sandy . COI mitochondrial barcode sequences have been obtained for this species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parathalassius infuscatus: /pəˌræθəˈlæsiəs ɪnˌfʌsˈkeɪtəs/

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Habitat

Sandy coastal beaches and dunes. The Parathalassius is associated with coastal sandy , though specific microhabitat details for P. infuscatus are not documented.

Distribution

Nearctic Region. The is known from North America as part of the Nearctic fauna.

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