Lamprolonchaea smaragdi

(Walker, 1849)

Lamprolonchaea smaragdi is a of fly in the Lonchaeidae, first described by Walker in 1849. Originally placed in the Notiphila, it was later transferred to Lamprolonchaea. The species has been recorded from parts of Western Europe including the Netherlands and Madeira, though some records from Belgium, France, and Great Britain are considered doubtful. As a member of the Lonchaeidae, it belongs to a family of small flies commonly known as lance flies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lamprolonchaea smaragdi: //læmproʊˈlɒŋkiˌiːə sməˈræɡdaɪ//

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Distribution

Recorded from the Netherlands and Madeira Island (Portugal) with confirmed presence. Doubtful records exist from Belgium, France, and Great Britain. The appears to have a Western European distribution with possible Atlantic island affinity.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Notiphila smaragdi by Francis Walker in 1849, this was subsequently transferred to the Lamprolonchaea. The basionym Notiphila smaragdi reflects this taxonomic history.

Data Quality

Distribution records for this show mixed reliability, with confirmed presence in the Netherlands and Madeira but doubtful status for records from Belgium, France, and Great Britain. This pattern suggests the species may be genuinely rare or under-recorded, or that identification challenges exist within the .

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