Paroedopa punctigera
Coquillett, 1900
Paroedopa punctigera is a of picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae, described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1900. The species is known from the United States. As with other ulidiid flies, it is characterized by patterned wings that serve as a key identification feature. Relatively few observations of this species have been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paroedopa punctigera: /pæˈroʊɪˌdoʊpə pʌŋkˈtɪdʒərə/
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Identification
As a member of Ulidiidae, this likely exhibits the 's characteristic patterned or spotted wings, though specific wing patterns distinguishing P. punctigera from are not documented in available sources. The Paroedopa contains small to medium-sized flies. Positive identification to species level may require examination of male genitalia or other microscopic features.
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Distribution
United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Paroedopa species within Paroedopa share the general body plan and wing patterning typical of the , requiring careful examination for -level differentiation.
- Other Ulidiidae generaMembers of the Ulidiidae share the characteristic picture-winged appearance; generic and distinctions rely on specific wing venation patterns and body proportions.
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Taxonomic history
Described by American entomologist Daniel William Coquillett in 1900, a prolific dipterist who named numerous North American fly .