Amblyonychus trapezoidalis
(Bellardi, 1861)
Green-eyed Lion Fly
Amblyonychus trapezoidalis is a of () originally described from Italy in 1861. It is known by the "Green-eyed Lion " and has been documented in at least 15 iNaturalist observations. The species belongs to a of predatory flies characterized by bodies and strong predatory habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amblyonychus trapezoidalis: /ˌæm.blɪˈɒn.ɪ.kəs ˌtræp.ɪ.zɔɪˈdeɪ.lɪs/
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Identification
The specific epithet "trapezoidalis" likely refers to a trapezoidal shape of a body structure, possibly the or a , though original description details are not readily available. As a member of , it presumably exhibits the -typical body, large , and strong legs adapted for capturing in .
Distribution
Originally described from Italy (Bellardi, 1861). Distribution details beyond the locality are poorly documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Promachus trapezoidalis Bellardi, 1861, and later transferred to the Amblyonychus. The genus Amblyonychus was established by Hermann Loew in 1849 and contains distributed primarily in the Palearctic region.
Data Availability
This appears to be rarely documented in modern literature. The 15 iNaturalist observations suggest it is infrequently encountered or underreported, though this may reflect geographic in observer activity rather than true rarity.