Limonia immatura

Osten Sacken, 1859

Limonia immatura is a Nearctic of limoniid crane fly described by Osten Sacken in 1859. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Metalimnobia immatura, reflecting taxonomic reclassification within the Limoniidae. It occurs across a broad range of eastern and central North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Limonia immatura: /lɪˈmoʊniə ɪˈmætʃʊrə/

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Distribution

Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec), USA (Maine south to Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida). Nearctic region.

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Taxonomic Status

Limonia immatura is treated as a synonym of Metalimnobia immatura. The Metalimnobia was established to accommodate formerly placed in Limonia that exhibit distinct morphological characteristics, particularly in wing venation and genital structure.

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