Anthepiscopus
Becker, 1891
Anthepiscopus is a of small originally described by Becker in 1891. It is currently treated as a synonym of Iteaphila within the Iteaphilidae, though some sources still list it under . The genus contains at least two described , including A. caelebs (the species) and A. antipodus. These flies are found in Europe and northern North America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Anthepiscopus is distinguished from other by genitalic characters and patterns that align it with Iteaphilidae. As a synonym of Iteaphila, specimens previously identified under this would now to that genus. The small size and slender body form are consistent with related .
Distribution
Europe (including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) and northern North America.
Similar Taxa
- IteaphilaAnthepiscopus is currently synonymized under Iteaphila based on morphological similarities, particularly in male structure and .
- Empididae (sensu stricto)Originally described in , but separated based on distinct and genitalic features that place it in the related Iteaphilidae.
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Taxonomic status
There is conflicting taxonomic treatment of this . GBIF and Catalogue of Life list Anthepiscopus as a synonym of Iteaphila in Iteaphilidae, while NCBI retains it in . This reflects ongoing systematic revisions of the .
Type species
Anthepiscopus caelebs Becker, 1891 is the of the .