Hadromyia crawfordi
Shannon, 1916
Golden Quicksilver
Hadromyia crawfordi is a of ( ) to western North America. It is commonly known as the Golden Quicksilver. The species was originally described as Caliprobola crawfordi by Shannon in 1916 and later transferred to the Hadromyia. It is one of several species in the genus Hadromyia, which are characterized by their distinctive metallic coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hadromyia crawfordi: /hæˈdroʊmiə ˈkrɔːfɔrdaɪ/
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Identification
Members of the Hadromyia are distinguished from other by their metallic green, , or coppery coloration and relatively body form. Hadromyia crawfordi can be differentiated from by geographic range and subtle morphological features, though specific diagnostic characters for this are not well documented in readily available sources.
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Distribution
Western North America. Canada: British Columbia. United States: Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, and Idaho.
Similar Taxa
- Other Hadromyia speciesShare metallic coloration and general body plan; require examination of subtle morphological features or geographic distribution for differentiation.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Caliprobola crawfordi Shannon, 1916, this was later transferred to the Hadromyia. The basionym Caliprobola crawfordi reflects this taxonomic change.