Argyra flavipes
Van Duzee, 1925
Argyra flavipes is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. The specific epithet 'flavipes' refers to yellow legs, a characteristic feature of this species. Like other members of the Argyra, this species belongs to the Diaphorinae within the diverse family of predatory long-legged flies.


Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyra flavipes: /ˈɑːrdʒɪrə ˈflævɪˌpiːz/
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- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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