Myolepta lunulata
Bigot, 1884
Poplar-rot Pegleg
Myolepta lunulata is a of () first described by Bigot in 1884. It belongs to the tribe Brachyopini within the Eristalinae. The species is known from limited observations, with records documented through iNaturalist and other databases. Its , Poplar-rot Pegleg, suggests an association with decaying poplar wood and possibly distinctive leg .
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How to pronounce Myolepta lunulata: /maɪoʊˈlɛptə luːnjuːˈleɪtə/
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Taxonomic Status
The Catalogue of Life lists Myolepta lunulata as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted name. This discrepancy indicates ongoing taxonomic uncertainty that requires further resolution.
Common Name Origin
The name Poplar-rot Pegleg suggests the may be associated with decaying poplar (Populus) wood and may possess notably modified or reduced legs, a trait found in some Brachyopini .