Ormosia romanovichiana
Alexander, 1953
Ormosia romanovichiana is a of limoniid crane fly described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1953. It belongs to a of small, delicate crane flies that are often mistaken for mosquitoes due to their slender bodies and long legs. The species has been documented across a broad range of eastern North America. Like other members of Limoniidae, are weak fliers and are frequently encountered in moist, shaded .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ormosia romanovichiana: //ɔːrˈmoʊʒə roʊˌmænəˈvɪtʃiːˌænə//
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Habitat
Moist, shaded environments including forest understories and areas near water sources.
Distribution
Eastern North America: from Quebec and Maine south to Tennessee and South Carolina, west to Kansas. Nearctic region.
Behavior
are weak fliers, characteristic of the Limoniidae.
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Taxonomic Note
Described by crane fly Charles Paul Alexander in 1953, a prolific author who named thousands of Tipulidae and Limoniidae .
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 281 observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists in its range.