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Scorpiurus thorpei
Scorpiurus thorpei is a species of fly belonging to the family Dolichopodidae.[1] First described by Kazuhiro Masunaga in 2017, it is endemic to New Zealand. TaxonomyThe species was identified by Japanese entomologist Kazuhiro Masunaga in 2017, based on a holotype he collected 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Linkwater in the Marlborough District in 2007.[2] Masunaga named the species after entomologist Stephen E. Thorpe, who collected many paratypes of the species and assisted in the collection process.[2] DescriptionMales of S. thorpei have a body length ranging between 3.2–4.1 mm (0.13–0.16 in), and a wing length of between 3.9–4.1 mm (0.15–0.16 in), while females' body lengths range between 3.1–4.5 mm (0.12–0.18 in), and have wing lengths of between 3.6–4.5 mm (0.14–0.18 in).[2] The species is morphologically similar to S. aenescens, but differs as S. thorpei has pale brown legs and relatively straight posterior adbominal segments, meaning the species does not have a scorpion-like appearance.[2] DistributionThe species is endemic to New Zealand, found on both the North Island and the northern South Island.[3] References
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