Diaphorus pseudopacus
Robinson, 1964
Diaphorus pseudopacus is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Robinson in 1964. It belongs to the Diaphorus, a group of small to medium-sized flies characterized by their elongated legs and metallic coloration. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only 5 records on iNaturalist as of the source date. The specific epithet "pseudopacus" suggests a resemblance to or relationship with D. opacus, though the precise nature of this distinction requires examination of .
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Harold E. Robinson in 1964. The epithet "pseudopacus" indicates a close relationship or similarity to Diaphorus opacus, a naming pattern common in taxonomic revisions where new species are distinguished from previously described relatives. Without access to the original description, specific diagnostic characters separating this species from D. opacus and other remain undocumented in available sources.
Data scarcity
This is exceptionally poorly documented in public databases. The 5 iNaturalist observations represent a very limited , and no published ecological studies, distribution maps, or natural history accounts were located in the provided sources. This data poverty is typical for many described Dolichopodidae species, which often receive taxonomic treatment without subsequent biological study.