Condylostylus crinitus
This record describes Condylostylus crinitus (species). Recorded family: Dolichopodidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
There is one other similar Eastern species of Condylostylus . Females are indistinguishable. Males of C. comatus differ by having a row of hairs on the mid metatarsus and pale genital appendages. C. crinitus has an all-dark hypopygium and lacks the short bristles on the mid tarsi. C. crinitus also has a more southerly distribution.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Empidoidea
- Family
- Dolichopodidae (Longlegged Flies)
- Subfamily
- Sciapodinae
- Genus
- Condylostylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Published records from southeast USA (north to Kansas) and tropics . Apparently ranges into the Midwest.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Condylostylus crinitus. 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 Condylostylus crinitus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by zdanko
Frequently Asked Questions About Condylostylus crinitus
What is Condylostylus crinitus?
Condylostylus crinitus is a species in the family Dolichopodidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Condylostylus crinitus?
There is one other similar Eastern species of Condylostylus . Females are indistinguishable. Males of C. comatus differ by having a row of hairs on the mid metatarsus and pale genital appendages. C. crinitus has an all-dark hypopygium and lacks the short bristles on the mid tarsi. C. crinitus also has a more southerly distribution.
Where is Condylostylus crinitus found?
Range: Published records from southeast USA (north to Kansas) and tropics . Apparently ranges into the Midwest.