Roederiodes

Coquillett, 1901

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Roederiodes is a of aquatic dance flies (Empididae: Clinocerinae) comprising at least 14 New World . The genus is distinguished by narrow wings, broad gena, and an elongated . Species range from Canada through Rica, with one South American record from Colombia. Recent taxonomic revisions have described multiple new species and clarified synonymy within the genus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Roederiodes: /rəʊˈdɛri.oʊdiːz/

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Identification

Narrow wings, broad gena (cheek region), and narrow elongated are diagnostic for the . -level identification requires examination of male genitalia and facial characters; the juncta group is distinguished by a smooth and incomplete postocular bristle row.

Habitat

Aquatic environments; associated with freshwater systems typical of Clinocerinae.

Distribution

New World: Canada to Rica, with first South American record from Colombia (Parque Natural Regional Cerro Páramo de Miraflores, Garzón, Huila).

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