Micropeza bisetosa
Coquillett, 1902
Micropeza bisetosa is a of stilt-legged fly in the Micropezidae, first described by Coquillett in 1902. Members of this family are characterized by their elongated legs and distinctive posture. The species name 'bisetosa' refers to two bristles, likely describing a diagnostic setal feature. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micropeza bisetosa: /maɪˌkrɒpɛˌzə baɪˈsiːtoʊsə/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'bisetosa' (meaning 'two-bristled') suggests the presence of two prominent bristles as a distinguishing feature, though the exact location and nature of these bristles on the body would require examination of . As a member of Micropezidae, it likely shares the 's characteristic elongated legs and slender body form, but -level identification requires knowledge of Micropeza .
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Nomenclatural note
Catalogue of Life lists this name as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that may require further investigation.
Data scarcity
Only 4 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is either a genuinely rare , under-collected, or taxonomically problematic with specimens rarely confidently identified.