Chrysotus halteralis
Van Duzee, 1924
Chrysotus halteralis is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1924. It belongs to the Chrysotus, a diverse group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. Like other members of the Dolichopodidae family, it is characterized by elongated legs and a generally slender body form. The species name 'halteralis' refers to the , the reduced hindwings characteristic of Diptera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysotus halteralis: /ˈkrɪsətəs ˌhɔːltəˈrælɪs/
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Taxonomic History
Described by American entomologist Ephraim Porter Felt (published under Van Duzee's authorship) in 1924. The specific epithet 'halteralis' is derived from '', referring to the knob-like modified hindwings that are diagnostic of the order Diptera.