Neorhynchocephalus sackenii
This record describes Neorhynchocephalus sackenii (species). Recorded family: Nemestrinidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Posterior 2 veins at the apex of the wing are usually joined before the wing margin. Abdomen predominately yellow tomentose with sparse black tomentum at the bases of segments.
Wikipedia reference for Neorhynchocephalus sackenii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neorhynchocephalus_sackenii.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Empidoidea
- Family
- Nemestrinidae (Tangle-veined Flies)
- Genus
- Neorhynchocephalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Western United States and adjacent southern Canada, east to MI-IL-AR
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neorhynchocephalus sackenii (Williston 1880)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Neorhynchocephalus sackenii. 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 Neorhynchocephalus sackenii (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joel Kits; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Neorhynchocephalus sackenii
What is Neorhynchocephalus sackenii?
Neorhynchocephalus sackenii is a species in the family Nemestrinidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Neorhynchocephalus sackenii?
Posterior 2 veins at the apex of the wing are usually joined before the wing margin. Abdomen predominately yellow tomentose with sparse black tomentum at the bases of segments.
Where is Neorhynchocephalus sackenii found?
Range: Western United States and adjacent southern Canada, east to MI-IL-AR