Achyrolimonia neonebulosa
This record describes Achyrolimonia neonebulosa (species). Recorded family: Limoniidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Subcostal vein extending nearly to fork of Rs. Rs long, arched portion extending more than halfway to vein M. Promiment dark spots over base of Rs, tip of Sc, tip of R1, fork of R2, along the cord, and over the distal edge of the discal cell.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Family
- Limoniidae (Limoniid Crane Flies)
- Tribe
- Limoniini
- Genus
- Achyrolimonia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
According to Podenas and Byun, larvae of Achyrolimonia "develop in decaying wood and fungus."
Geographic Range
Holarctic. In North America, in the East. Called a recent introduction by Brodo et al. (2022). The supposed metatype from Massachusetts mentioned by Podenas and Byun (2014) is probably a mistake because Alexander did not list the species in his catalog of Tipulidae.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Achyrolimonia neonebulosa. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Achyrolimonia neonebulosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr
Frequently Asked Questions About Achyrolimonia neonebulosa
What is Achyrolimonia neonebulosa?
Achyrolimonia neonebulosa is a species in the family Limoniidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Achyrolimonia neonebulosa?
Subcostal vein extending nearly to fork of Rs. Rs long, arched portion extending more than halfway to vein M. Promiment dark spots over base of Rs, tip of Sc, tip of R1, fork of R2, along the cord, and over the distal edge of the discal cell.
Where is Achyrolimonia neonebulosa found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | According to Podenas and Byun, larvae of Achyrolimonia develop in decaying wood and fungus. |
| Range | Holarctic. In North America, in the East. Called a recent introduction by Brodo et al. (2022). The supposed metatype from Massachusetts mentioned by Podenas and Byun (2014) is probably a mistake because Alexander did not list the species in his catalog of Tipulidae. |