Forcipomyia bipunctata

(Linnaeus, 1767)

Forcipomyia bipunctata is a of in the . The species was first described by in 1767. It occurs in Europe and North America, with distribution records also from the Azores (Faial, Pico, São Jorge, São Miguel, and Terceira islands). Like other members of its , it is a tiny , typically 1–3 millimeters in length. The specific epithet 'bipunctata' refers to two spots, likely a diagnostic marking pattern.

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How to pronounce Forcipomyia bipunctata: /fɔrˈkɪpoʊmiˌaɪə baɪˌpʌŋkˈteɪtə/

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Distribution

Europe; North America; Azores (Faial, Pico, São Jorge, São Miguel, Terceira islands).

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by in 1767, making it one of the earlier described in the Forcipomyia.

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