Pseudoerinna jonesi
(Cresson, 1919)
Pseudoerinna jonesi is a of fly in the Pelecorhynchidae, originally described as Arthropeas jonesi by Cresson in 1919. The species was later transferred to the Pseudoerinna. Pelecorhynchidae is a small family of predatory flies whose larvae are known to parasitize scarab beetle larvae. No observations of this species have been recorded in iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudoerinna jonesi: //ˌsjuːdəʊˈɪrɪnə ˈdʒoʊnzi//
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Host Associations
- Scarabaeidae - larval -level trait: Pelecorhynchidae larvae are known of scarab beetle larvae. -specific relationships for P. jonesi are not documented.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Cresson in 1919 under the basionym Arthropeas jonesi, this was subsequently transferred to the Pseudoerinna. The placement has been stable in Pelecorhynchidae, though some sources (e.g., GBIF) may list Rhagionidae, reflecting historical family-level synonymy or database differences.