Hemerodromia superstitiosa
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Empidoidea
- Family: Empididae
- Subfamily: Hemerodromiinae
- Tribe: Hemerodromiini
- Genus: Hemerodromia
- Species: superstitiosa
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemerodromia superstitiosa: /hɛ.mɛ.roʊˈdroʊ.miə ˌsuː.pər.stɪˈʃoʊ.sə/
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Summary
Hemerodromia superstitiosa is a species of dance flies in the family Empididae, characterized by its distinctive leg coloration and thoracic markings.
Physical Characteristics
3.5 to 4 mm in length, with legs yellow except for the last two tarsomeres on mid and hind legs. Females have a broad dark stripe on the thorax, while males may exhibit thin stripes.
Identification Tips
Distinguished from similar species by examining leg coloration and thoracic stripes; males may require dissection for accurate identification.
Habitat
Prefers areas near streams, often found on floating vegetation or swarming above streams.
Distribution
Eastern USA and adjacent Canada.
Collecting Methods
- Aspirating specimens from vegetation near streams.
Similar Taxa
Tags
- Hemerodromia superstitiosa
- dance flies
- Empididae
- eastern USA
- Canada