Dicranoptycha elsa
Alexander & Alexander, 1929
Dicranoptycha elsa is a of in the Limoniidae, first described by Alexander & Alexander in 1929. It belongs to a large of crane flies characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species occurs in eastern North America with a range extending from southern Canada to the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicranoptycha elsa: //dɪˌkrænɒpˈtɪkə ˈɛlsə//
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Identification
As a member of the Dicranoptycha, this likely exhibits the characteristic features of the genus: elongated body form, long and slender legs typical of , and patterns diagnostic for . Specific distinguishing features from congeneric species are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern North America: Canada (Ontario, Quebec), United States (Kansas to New York, south to Tennessee and Georgia).
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'elsa' honors someone named Elsa, likely related to the Alexander who described the —Charles Paul Alexander and his wife Marion Ellsworth Alexander were prolific dipterists who described numerous species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
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- GBIF taxonomy match
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