Phoroctenia
Coquillett, 1910
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1- Phoroctenia vittata(Tiger Cranefly)
Phoroctenia is a of true crane flies ( Tipulidae) in the Ctenophorinae. The genus is , containing only the single described P. vittata (Meigen, 1830). It has a disjunct distribution spanning northern Europe, eastern Russia, and western North America. The genus was established by Coquillett in 1910.
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Identification
As a , Phoroctenia can be distinguished from other Ctenophorinae genera by the characteristics of its sole P. vittata. Specific diagnostic features for the genus itself are not separately documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), eastern Russia, and western North America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ctenophorinae generaPhoroctenia is distinguished from related in the same by the specific morphological characteristics of its single P. vittata, though detailed comparative diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic status
The Phoroctenia is currently considered , with P. vittata as its only described . The species was originally described by Meigen in 1830, while the genus was established later by Coquillett in 1910.