Asyndetus ammophilus
Loew, 1869
A of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, originally described by Loew in 1869. One of nine recognized Asyndetus species occurring in the West Indies. Included in a 2024 taxonomic review that provided species illustrations, distribution maps, and a diagnostic key to males.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Asyndetus ammophilus: /əˈsɪndɪtəs æˈmɒfɪləs/
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Distribution
West Indies
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'ammophilus' derives from Greek roots suggesting sand-loving preference, though this has not been empirically confirmed for this .