Tricyphona gigantea
(Alexander, 1940)
Tricyphona gigantea is a of crane fly in the Pediciidae, described by Alexander in 1940. It is known from limited distribution records in the southeastern United States, specifically Tennessee and North Carolina. The Tricyphona is characterized by distinctive wing venation patterns and elongated body forms typical of Pediciidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tricyphona gigantea: /traɪˈsɪfənə dʒaɪˈɡæntiə/
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Identification
Members of Tricyphona can be distinguished from related Pediciidae by wing venation characters, particularly the arrangement of crossveins and the structure of the . The specific epithet 'gigantea' suggests relatively large size within the , though comparative measurements are not documented in the provided sources.
Distribution
Known from the Nearctic region, with records from Tennessee and North Carolina, USA. The limited number of documented localities suggests either restricted range or undercollection.
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Taxonomic Note
The Pediciidae was historically treated as a of Tipulidae (crane flies), but modern classifications recognize it as a distinct family within the infraorder Tipulomorpha. Tricyphona is placed in the subfamily Tricyphoninae.