Pseudoerinna
Shiraki, 1932
Species Guides
1Pseudoerinna is a of flies in the Pelecorhynchidae, established by Shiraki in 1932. The genus contains two described : Pseudoerinna fuscata from Japan and Pseudoerinna jonesi from North America. Pelecorhynchidae are predatory flies sometimes called 'wormlions' due to larval habits, though specific details for Pseudoerinna remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudoerinna: //ˌsjuːdəʊˈɛrɪnə//
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Identification
Pseudoerinna can be distinguished from other pelecorhynchid by the combination of its described ' morphological features, though specific diagnostic characters are not widely documented in accessible literature. The genus name suggests similarity to Erinna, a related genus in the same .
Distribution
Japan (P. fuscata); North America (P. jonesi, originally described from District of Columbia, USA).
Ecological Role
As members of Pelecorhynchidae, in this are presumed to be predatory in both and larval stages, though direct observations of Pseudoerinna have not been documented.
Similar Taxa
- ErinnaSimilar name and placement; Pseudoerinna was likely established based on perceived morphological similarities, though distinct enough to warrant separate generic status.
- PelecorhynchusCongeneric in Pelecorhynchidae; differs in specific morphological features of the and wing venation.
More Details
Taxonomic history
GBIF lists this under Rhagionidae, reflecting historical -level confusion in this group; modern treatments place Pelecorhynchidae as a distinct family. The genus has not been observed on iNaturalist.