Cryptolabis
Osten Sacken, 1860
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1Cryptolabis is a of crane flies in the Limoniidae, established by Osten Sacken in 1860. The genus is divided into two subgenera: Cryptolabis and Procryptolabis. are primarily known from South America, with records from Argentina and Chile. As members of the Limoniidae, these are small to medium-sized crane flies with relatively short legs compared to other crane fly families.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptolabis: /ˌkrɪptoʊˈleɪbɪs/
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Distribution
South America; specifically recorded from Argentina and Chile based on described (C. argentinensis, C. barilochensis, C. nigrita, C. pedanophallus).
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Taxonomic Structure
The contains two subgenera: Cryptolabis (sensu stricto) and Procryptolabis (established by Alexander, 1923). The type is not specified in available sources.