Rhysophora robusta
Cresson, 1924
Rhysophora robusta is a of in the , described by Cresson in 1924. The Rhysophora belongs to the diverse family of brine 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 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 in the (). The similar specific epithet and shared author (Cresson) have led to potential confusion in literature searches, but these are unrelated in different . Podalonia robusta is a well-studied solitary wasp with documented nesting , whereas Rhysophora robusta is a poorly known dipteran.