Hemerodromia superstitiosa

Say, 1824

Hemerodromia superstitiosa is a of dance fly ( Empididae) described by Thomas Say in 1824. It belongs to the tribe Hemerodromiini, whose members are characterized by reduced wing venation and predatory habits. The species is documented from a limited number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or underrecorded.

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How to pronounce Hemerodromia superstitiosa: /hɛ.mɛ.roʊˈdroʊ.miə ˌsuː.pər.stɪˈʃoʊ.sə/

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Taxonomic history

First described by American entomologist Thomas Say in 1824, making it one of the earlier described in the Hemerodromia.

Observation frequency

As of source data, documented from 34 iNaturalist observations, indicating limited but confirmed occurrence records.

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