Protochauliodes aridus
Maddux, 1954
Protochauliodes aridus is a of in the Corydalidae, described by Maddux in 1954. It is one of approximately 20 species in the Protochauliodes, which are distributed primarily in North America. The specific epithet 'aridus' suggests an association with arid or dry environments, though this has not been explicitly documented. As with other fishflies, are likely and attracted to lights.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Protochauliodes aridus: //ˌproʊtoʊˌkaʊliˈoʊdiːz ˈærɪdəs//
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Distribution
North America
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'aridus' is Latin for 'dry' or 'arid', possibly referring to the or region where the was collected.
Taxonomic history
Described by R.L. Maddux in 1954. The Protochauliodes was established by Weele in 1909 and is distinguished from related genera by wing venation and male genitalia characteristics.