Bittacus Tienmushana

	Bittacus Tienmushana ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bittacus Strigosus ''Bittacus strigosus'', the striped scorpionfly, is a species of hangingfly Bittacidae is a family of scorpionflies commonly called hangingflies or hanging scorpionflies. The genus ''Bittacus'', comprising approximately 75% of all species within the family, occurs worldwide. Other genera are mostly confined to South A ... in the family Bittacidae, living in North America. References External links * Bittacus Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1861 Insects of North America {{mecoptera-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Annae ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Byersi ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Burmanus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Burgeoni ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Bullatus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Brunneus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Brasiliensis ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Boranicus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Boraceiensis ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Bicornis ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Berlandi ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Bittacus Tienmushana ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bittacus Strigosus ''Bittacus strigosus'', the striped scorpionfly, is a species of hangingfly Bittacidae is a family of scorpionflies commonly called hangingflies or hanging scorpionflies. The genus ''Bittacus'', comprising approximately 75% of all species within the family, occurs worldwide. Other genera are mostly confined to South A ... in the family Bittacidae, living in North America. References External links * Bittacus Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1861 Insects of North America {{mecoptera-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Annae ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Byersi ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Burmanus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Burgeoni ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Bullatus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Brunneus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Brasiliensis ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Boranicus ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Boraceiensis ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Bicornis ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bittacus Berlandi ''Bittacus'' is a genus of hangingflies in the order Mecoptera. Members of the genus have a cosmopolitan distribution. The genus has existed since at least the earliest Late Cretaceous. ''Bittacus'' is considered "grossly paraphyletic" and serves as a catch-all for many distantly related species of hangingflies. Characteristics Members of this genus have long legs, the front pair of which are modified for grasping and are used to hang from vegetation. The other two pairs have tarsal claws and are modified for catching prey. There are two pairs of equal sized, membranous wings with dark mottling. The mouthparts are modified for chewing. The insects superficially resemble crane flies. Species The following species are listed in the ''World Checklist of Extant Mecoptera Species'': '' Bittacus aequalis'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya '' Bittacus africanus'' Esben-Petersen, 1915 – Zaire '' Bittacus alluaudi'' Navás, 1914 – Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia '' Bittacus andinus'' Londt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]