Dolichopus lamellicornis
Thomson, 1869
Dolichopus lamellicornis is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, first described by Thomson in 1869. It is currently classified as a synonym of Hygroceleuthus lamellicornis. Like other members of the Dolichopus, it belongs to a diverse family of small, predatory flies known for their metallic coloration and agile . The species is known from very few observations, suggesting it may be rare, localized, or under-recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichopus lamellicornis: /ˌdɒlɪˈkoʊpəs læˌmɛlɪˈkɔrnɪs/
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Identification
As a member of Dolichopus, males would possess modified front adorned with special used in . -level identification in this typically requires examination of male genitalia, including forward-protruding claspers at the abdominal tip. The specific epithet "lamellicornis" refers to (plate-like) , a distinctive morphological feature. Definitive identification to species is complicated by the current synonymy with Hygroceleuthus.
Similar Taxa
- Other Dolichopus speciesNearly 60 and approximately 1,300 of Dolichopodidae occur in North America; species-level identification requires male genitalia examination and structure analysis.
- Hygroceleuthus speciesD. lamellicornis is currently synonymized under Hygroceleuthus, making these indistinguishable without revisionary work.