Dialysis elongata
This record describes Dialysis elongata (species). Recorded family: Xylophagidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Major features include cell M3 absent and tergites with large black spot at base, with hind end blunt. Easily recognizable from all other Eastern species by having the fore and mid tibiae pale.
Wikipedia reference for Dialysis elongata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialysis_elongata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Empidoidea
- Family
- Xylophagidae
- Genus
- Dialysis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (QC-GA along Appalachian Mts)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dialysis elongata (Say 1823)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Dialysis elongata. 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 Dialysis elongata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by v belov , zdanko
Frequently Asked Questions About Dialysis elongata
What is Dialysis elongata?
Dialysis elongata is a species in the family Xylophagidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Dialysis elongata?
♂ 8.0 mm, ♀ 9.6 mm
How do you identify Dialysis elongata?
Major features include cell M3 absent and tergites with large black spot at base, with hind end blunt. Easily recognizable from all other Eastern species by having the fore and mid tibiae pale.
Where is Dialysis elongata found?
Range: e. NA (QC-GA along Appalachian Mts)