Ischiochaetus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ischiochaetus |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Dolichopodidae |
| Subfamily: | Sympycninae |
| Genus: | Ischiochaetus Bickel & Dyte, 1989 |
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| Ischiochaetus ornatipes Parent, 1933
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Ischiochaetus Parent, 1933 |
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Ischiochaetus is a group of small, shiny flies. They belong to a family of flies called Dolichopodidae, which are often known as "long-legged flies." These special flies are only found in New Zealand.
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Meet the Ischiochaetus Flies
What are Ischiochaetus Flies?
Ischiochaetus flies are a type of insect. They are part of the large group of animals called insects. These flies are known for their long legs and often have a metallic green or blue color. They are usually quite small.
Where Do They Live?
All known Ischiochaetus flies live in New Zealand. This means they are endemic to New Zealand. Being endemic means they are found naturally only in that specific place. They are part of the unique wildlife of New Zealand.
Naming the Ischiochaetus Flies
The name Ischiochaetus was first used by a scientist named Octave Parent in 1933. However, for a scientific name to be official, it needs a "type species." A type species is like a main example for the group.
Because a type species wasn't chosen right away, the name Ischiochaetus wasn't fully official until 1989. In that year, two scientists, Daniel J. Bickel and C. E. Dyte, officially named Ischiochaetus ornatipes as the type species. This made the name Ischiochaetus properly recognized in the scientific world.
Types of Ischiochaetus Flies
Currently, there are a few known species within the Ischiochaetus group. Each one is a unique type of fly.
- Ischiochaetus lenis Parent, 1933
- Ischiochaetus ornatipes Parent, 1933
- Ischiochaetus rotundicornis Parent, 1933
- Ischiochaetus spinosus Parent, 1933
