Toxonevra Similis
''Toxonevra'' is a genus of flutter flies in the family Pallopteridae. There are about eight described species in ''Toxonevra''. Species These eight species belong to the genus ''Toxonevra'': *'' T. alticola'' Ozerov, 1994 *'' T. carterosoma'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. jucunda'' ( Loew, 1863) *'' T. muliebris'' (Harris, 1780) *'' T. paralia'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. similis'' (Johnson, 1910) *'' T. striata'' Merz & Sueyoshi, 2002 *'' T. superba'' ( Loew, 1861) c g b Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net References Further reading * * * External links * * Pallopteridae Taxa named by Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart {{tephritoidea-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart
Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart (8 April 1778 – 25 November 1855) was a French entomologist specialising in the study of Diptera. He worked on world species as well as European and described many new species. Biography Early years Macquart was born in Hazebrouck, France, in 1778 and died in Lille in 1855. He was interested in natural history from an early age due to his older brother who was an ornithologist and a Fellow of the Société de Sciences de l’Agriculture et des Arts de la Ville de Lille and whose bird collection became the foundation of the societies museum, the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille. A second brother founded a botanic garden with a collection of over 3000 species of plants. Macquart, too became interested in natural history. In 1796 he joined the staff of General Armand Samuel then campaigning in the French Revolutionary Wars: Campaigns of 1796, Revolutionary Wars. He was a secretary and draftsman. The general staff was stationed in Schwetzingen, th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pallopteridae
Pallopteridae is a family of flies. The various species are collectively called flutter-wing flies, trembling-wing, or waving-wing flies, because of the striking vibration of the wings in many species. Over 70 species in about 15 genera are found in the temperate regions of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Biology Adults have been found on flowers and low-hanging branches in shady habits. Known larvae are phytophagous or carnivorous (some species preying on beetles of the families Cerambycidae and Scolytidae. One species is recorded as preying on larvae of the family Cecidomyiidae. Some have been found in flower buds and stems. Description For terms see Morphology of Diptera Dipteran morphology differs in some significant ways from the broader morphology of insects. The Diptera is a very large and diverse order of mostly small to medium-sized insects. They have prominent compound eyes on a mobile head, and (at most) ... They are medium-sized or relatively small flies, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flutter Fly - Flickr - Treegrow
Flutter may refer to: Technology * Aeroelastic flutter, a rapid self-feeding motion, potentially destructive, that is excited by aerodynamic forces in aircraft and bridges * Flutter (American company), a gesture recognition technology company acquired by Google in 2013 * Flutter (electronics and communication), any rapid variation of signal parameters * Flutter (software), a mobile application SDK and framework Medicine * "Heart flutter", an abnormally rapid heartbeat: ** Atrial flutter, a common abnormal heart rhythm ** Ventricular flutter, a tachycardia affecting the ventricles with a rate over 250-350 beats/min * Flutter valve, a one-way valve used in respiratory medicine to prevent air from travelling back along a chest tube Arts and entertainment * ''Flutter'' (comics), a comic series Music * Flutter-tonguing, a technique for playing wind instruments * ''Flutter'', a 2001 album and a composition by Otomo Yoshihide's New Jazz Quintet * "Flutter", a song by Bonobo from his 20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toxonevra Alticola
''Toxonevra'' is a genus of flutter flies in the family Pallopteridae. There are about eight described species in ''Toxonevra''. Species These eight species belong to the genus ''Toxonevra'': *'' T. alticola'' Ozerov, 1994 *'' T. carterosoma'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. jucunda'' ( Loew, 1863) *'' T. muliebris'' (Harris, 1780) *'' T. paralia'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. similis'' (Johnson, 1910) *'' T. striata'' Merz & Sueyoshi, 2002 *'' T. superba'' ( Loew, 1861) c g b Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net References Further reading * * * External links * * Pallopteridae Taxa named by Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart {{tephritoidea-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toxonevra Carterosoma
''Toxonevra'' is a genus of flutter flies in the family Pallopteridae. There are about eight described species in ''Toxonevra''. Species These eight species belong to the genus ''Toxonevra'': *'' T. alticola'' Ozerov, 1994 *'' T. carterosoma'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. jucunda'' ( Loew, 1863) *'' T. muliebris'' (Harris, 1780) *'' T. paralia'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. similis'' (Johnson, 1910) *'' T. striata'' Merz & Sueyoshi, 2002 *'' T. superba'' ( Loew, 1861) c g b Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net References Further reading * * * External links * * Pallopteridae Taxa named by Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart {{tephritoidea-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toxonevra Jucunda
''Toxonevra'' is a genus of flutter flies in the family Pallopteridae. There are about eight described species in ''Toxonevra''. Species These eight species belong to the genus ''Toxonevra'': *'' T. alticola'' Ozerov, 1994 *'' T. carterosoma'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. jucunda'' ( Loew, 1863) *'' T. muliebris'' (Harris, 1780) *'' T. paralia'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. similis'' (Johnson, 1910) *'' T. striata'' Merz & Sueyoshi, 2002 *'' T. superba'' ( Loew, 1861) c g b Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net References Further reading * * * External links * * Pallopteridae Taxa named by Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart {{tephritoidea-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hermann Loew
Friedrich Hermann Loew (19 July 1807 – 21 April 1879) was a German entomologist who specialised in the study of Diptera, an order of insects including flies, mosquitoes, gnats and midges. He described many world species and was the first specialist to work on the Diptera of the United States. Biography Early years Hermann Loew was born in Weissenfels, Saxony a short distance south of Halle (Germany). The Loew family, though not wealthy, was well-placed. Loew's father was a functionary for the Department of Justice of the Duchy of Saxony who later became a ''Geheimer Regierungsrath'' of Prussia. Between 1817 and 1829 Loew attended first the Convent school of Rossleben, then the University of Halle-Wittenberg, graduating in mathematics, philology and natural history. Teacher, tutor and husband Recognizing his abilities as a mathematician, the university, on his graduation, appointed him as a lecturer in the same subjects. In 1830 he went to Berlin and gave lessons in differen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toxonevra Muliebris
''Toxonevra muliebris'' is a species of flutter fly in the family Pallopteridae. It has been found in Europe and North America. The pattern on the wings of this species is distinctive. Taxonomy This species was first described by Moses Harris under the name ''Musca muliebris''. Subsequently, this species has been included within the genus ''Palloptera''. It has also been known under the name ''Toxoneura muliebris.'' However this name is regarded as being a misspelling of the genus ''Toxonevra''. It is currently known as ''Toxonevra muliebris''. Description Morris described this species as follows: The pattern on the wings of adults is distinctive and is a diagnostic feature when identifying this species. Distribution This species is native to Europe, and has been observed in countries such as Spain, Italy, Austria, France, Belgium, Great Britain and Ireland. Recently it has been observed and collected in North America. Ecology The larvae of this species has been fou ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Moses Harris
Moses Harris (15 April 1730 – 1787) was an English entomologist and engraver. Life and work Harris was encouraged in entomology from a young age by his uncle, a member of the Society of the Aurelians. In 1762 he became secretary of a second Society of Aurelians. He was a skilled artist, displaying some of his insect drawings at the Royal Academy in 1785. He drew and engraved illustrations for books including Dru Drury's ''Illustrations of Natural History'' (3 volumes, 1770–1782) and John Coakley Lettsom's ''The Naturalist's and Traveller's Companion'' (1772). Colour theory In "The Natural System of Colours" published in 1766, Harris discussed the multitude of colours that can be created using three "grand or principle" colours: red, yellow and blue. As a naturalist and an engraver, Harris focussed on the relationships between colours and how they are coded and created. He explained how three colours can be íntermixed, tinted and shaded to create 660 colours "materially ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toxonevra Paralia
''Toxonevra'' is a genus of flutter flies in the family Pallopteridae. There are about eight described species in ''Toxonevra''. Species These eight species belong to the genus ''Toxonevra'': *'' T. alticola'' Ozerov, 1994 *'' T. carterosoma'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. jucunda'' ( Loew, 1863) *'' T. muliebris'' (Harris, 1780) *'' T. paralia'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. similis'' (Johnson, 1910) *'' T. striata'' Merz & Sueyoshi, 2002 *'' T. superba'' ( Loew, 1861) c g b Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net References Further reading * * * External links * * Pallopteridae Taxa named by Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart {{tephritoidea-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toxonevra Similis
''Toxonevra'' is a genus of flutter flies in the family Pallopteridae. There are about eight described species in ''Toxonevra''. Species These eight species belong to the genus ''Toxonevra'': *'' T. alticola'' Ozerov, 1994 *'' T. carterosoma'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. jucunda'' ( Loew, 1863) *'' T. muliebris'' (Harris, 1780) *'' T. paralia'' Ozerov, 1993 *'' T. similis'' (Johnson, 1910) *'' T. striata'' Merz & Sueyoshi, 2002 *'' T. superba'' ( Loew, 1861) c g b Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net References Further reading * * * External links * * Pallopteridae Taxa named by Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart {{tephritoidea-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Charles Willison Johnson
Charles Willison Johnson (October 26, 1863 – July 19, 1932) was an American naturalist who specialized in entomology (especially Diptera) and malacology, making significant contributions in both fields. He was a mentor and inspiration to many students and young scientists such as William J. Clench (who founded a publication named '' Johnsonia'' in his honor). Johnson was Curator of the Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1888–1903, then was Principal Curator at the Boston Society of Natural History, 1903–1932. He assisted Henry Augustus Pilsbry with '' The Nautilus'', an important American malacological publication. Although both were credited on the title page as "Editors and Publishers", Johnson was the business manager and Pilsbry was the editor, with Johnson acting as editor when Pilsbry was on extended field expeditions. Biography Charles Johnson was born to Albert Fletcher Johnson and Sarah Willison Johnson in Morris Plains, New Jersey. He attended public and private ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |