Erioptera distincta

Alexander, 1912

Erioptera distincta is a of limoniid crane fly described by Alexander in 1912. It belongs to the Limoniidae, a large group of delicate, long-legged flies commonly known as crane flies. The species is documented from the western United States, with records spanning from Washington and Wyoming south to California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with moist where larvae develop.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Erioptera distincta: /ˌɛrɪˈɒptərə dɪˈstɪŋk.tə/

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Distribution

Western United States: Washington to Wyoming, south through California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

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