Elaphropeza temasek Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007

Grootaert, Patrick & Shamshev, Igor V., 2012, The fast-running flies (Diptera, Hybotidae, Tachydromiinae) of Singapore and adjacent regions, European Journal of Taxonomy 5, pp. 1-162 : 82-83

publication ID	https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2012.5
DOI	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3717583
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scientific name	Elaphropeza temasek Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
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Diagnosis

Rather large species with entirely black thorax; postpedicel 4.0-4.5 times longer than wide, antenna wholly brown; acrostichal and dorsocentral bristles few in number; legs almost uniformly brownish yellow, mid and hind tibiae lacking anterodorsal bristles; tergites 4 and 5 with squamiform setae.

Material examined

SINGAPORE: 1 ♂, Kranji (KNT01), 26 May 2009, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29103, leg. P.G.).

Distribution

Singapore.

Habitat and seasonal occurrence

Elaphropeza temasek is exclusively observed in the mangrove of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and the adjacent Kranji Nature trail. It is rare (7 records only) in comparison to other species of Elaphropeza in Singpore. It is active throughout the year and due to its rarity no peak activity is observed.