Pilaria quadrata
(Osten Sacken, 1860)
Pilaria quadrata is a of in the , described by Osten Sacken in 1860. It belongs to the Limnophilinae, a group of small to -sized crane flies often associated with moist . The species is known from the Nearctic region with records across much of eastern and central North America. Like other members of Limoniidae, are characterized by their slender bodies and long legs relative to body size.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pilaria quadrata: /pɪˈlɑːriə kwɒˈdreɪtə/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (Ontario, Nova Scotia) and USA (Iowa to Kansas, south to Florida). Records span eastern and central North America.
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Taxonomic Note
Authority sometimes cited as 1859 (NCBI) or 1860 (Catalogue of Life, GBIF). Basionym Limnophila quadrata indicates original placement in Limnophila before transfer to Pilaria.
Observation Data
128 iNaturalist observations as of source date, indicating moderate documentation but limited detailed reporting.