Protanyderus vipio
(Osten Sacken, 1877)
Protanyderus vipio is a of in the Tanyderidae. The Protanyderus contains some of the most archaic members of the Diptera, retaining characteristics that reflect the early evolutionary history of true flies. This species was described by Osten Sacken in 1877. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, poorly surveyed, or restricted to specific .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Protanyderus vipio: //proʊˈtænɪdərəs ˈvɪpi.oʊ//
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Similar Taxa
- Other TanyderidaeOther primitive crane flies share elongated body form and wing venation patterns; precise identification requires examination of wing details and genitalia
- Tipulidae (true crane flies)Superficially similar in body plan but Tanyderidae retain more ancestral wing venation with additional crossveins and lack the V-shaped on the characteristic of Tipulidae