Meghyperus nitidus
Melander, 1902
Meghyperus nitidus is a of true fly in the Atelestidae, described by Melander in 1902. The Meghyperus belongs to the Atelestinae within this small family of Diptera. Atelestidae is a family of empidoid flies, and species in this group are generally poorly known with limited biological information available. The specific epithet 'nitidus' refers to a shiny or polished appearance, though this has not been explicitly documented for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meghyperus nitidus: //mɛˈɡaɪpərəs ˈnɪtɪdəs//
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