Rhysophora robusta
Cresson, 1924
Rhysophora robusta is a of shore flies in the Ephydridae, described by Cresson in 1924. The Rhysophora belongs to the diverse family of brine flies and shore flies, which are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species. The single iNaturalist observation suggests it remains rarely encountered or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhysophora robusta: /ˌraɪsəˈfɔːrə roʊˈbʌstə/
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Distribution
Documented from North America based on the type description. The precise type locality and current known range are not specified in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Rhysophora robusta should not be confused with Podalonia robusta (Cresson, 1865), a of cutworm wasp in the Sphecidae (Hymenoptera). The similar specific epithet and shared author (Cresson) have led to potential confusion in literature searches, but these are unrelated in different orders. Podalonia robusta is a well-studied solitary with documented nesting , whereas Rhysophora robusta is a poorly known dipteran.