Elaphropeza asexa 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 : 106-107

publication ID	https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2012.5
DOI	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3717607
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scientific name	Elaphropeza asexa Shamshev & Grootaert, 2007
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Diagnosis

Occiput black, postpedicel brownish yellow, about 2.5 times longer than wide; thorax with metanotum brown in middle part; fore tibia with 1 short, hind tibia with 1-2 long anterodorsal bristles.

Material examined

SINGAPORE: 1 ♀, Mandai (MAN01), 2 June 2009, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29138, leg. P.G.); 1 ♀, Sungei Cina (CHC01), 12 May 2009, mangrove, Mal. (reg. 29060, leg. P.G.).

Distribution

Singapore.

Habitat and seasonal occurrence

This is a fairly common species, but never abundant. It is reported in all forest types studied here, but was most abundant in the mangroves of Sungei Buloh ( Shamshev & Grootaert 2007). Collection records are from throughout the year.

Remarks

This species remains only known from females.