Pedicia parvicellula
Alexander, 1938
Pedicia parvicellula is a of hairy-eyed crane fly described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1938. It belongs to the Pediciidae, a group of nematoceran flies distinguished by their densely haired . The species occurs in western North America, with records from British Columbia southward through California and Colorado.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pedicia parvicellula: /pɛˈdiː.si.a paːr.vɪˈkɛl.lu.la/
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Distribution
Western North America: British Columbia, Canada south through California and Colorado, USA. Records indicate a Nearctic distribution centered on the Pacific coastal and interior mountain regions.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'parvicellula' refers to the small structure in the wing venation, a characteristic used by Alexander in the original description. The is one of approximately 40 recognized species in the Pedicia.