Hippelates dorsalis
Loew, 1869
Hippelates dorsalis is a small fly in the Chloropidae (grass flies or frit flies), described by Loew in 1869. Members of the Hippelates are commonly known as eye gnats due to their habit of hovering around the and other moist facial areas of humans and animals. The specific epithet 'dorsalis' refers to a (back) characteristic, though the precise morphological feature referenced is not detailed in available sources. Like other chloropids, this likely has a compact body and reduced wing venation typical of the family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hippelates dorsalis: //ˌhɪp.əˈleɪ.tiːz dɔrˈsæl.ɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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