Diaphorus nigricans
Meigen, 1824
Diaphorus nigricans is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, first described by Meigen in 1824. The species has a broad distribution across the , extending southward into the Neotropics. Records indicate presence in Europe (Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro), and other regions. As a member of Dolichopodidae, it shares the family's characteristic elongated legs and metallic coloration typical of long-legged flies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diaphorus nigricans: /diˈa.fo.rus ˈni.gri.kans/
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Distribution
, extending south to the Neotropics. Documented occurrences include: Belgium (Flanders), Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro).
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1824, a prominent German entomologist who made foundational contributions to Diptera .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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