Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Ablabesmyia Johannsen, 1905. Synonyms/taxonomic notes:
Pentaneura group A of Edwards
Pentaneura (Ablabesmyia) Freeman 1955
Identification
A distinctive genus, with hairy, dark-spotted wings; three or more brown bands on each tibia; acrostichal hairs diverging around a more or less prominent circular spot in front of the scutellum; and cubical fork sessile (M-Cu intersects C at or after fork).
See Also
Some other Tanypodinae, e.g. Tanypus, have spotted wings. Leg markings will distinguish them.