Pedicia goldsworthyi
This record describes Pedicia goldsworthyi (species). Recorded family: Pediciidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to Pedicia albivitta . The mesoventral lobes of male gonocoxite are larger and the ninth tergite has small patches of golden hairs.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Family
- Pediciidae (Hairy-eyed Crane Flies)
- Genus
- Pedicia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeastern North America
Seasonal Activity
May to October with most records in July and August (Petersen, 2006)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: "named in honor of artist and environmental sculptor Andy Goldsworthy"
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Pedicia goldsworthyi. 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 Pedicia goldsworthyi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedicia goldsworthyi
What is Pedicia goldsworthyi?
Pedicia goldsworthyi is a species in the family Pediciidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Pedicia goldsworthyi?
Similar to Pedicia albivitta . The mesoventral lobes of male gonocoxite are larger and the ninth tergite has small patches of golden hairs.
Where is Pedicia goldsworthyi found?
Range: Northeastern North America
When is Pedicia goldsworthyi active?
Pedicia goldsworthyi: seasonal activity - May to October with most records in July and August (Petersen, 2006).