Dolichopus ovatus
Loew, 1861
Dolichopus ovatus is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae. The species was described by Loew in 1861. Like other members of the Dolichopus, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies characterized by elongated legs and often metallic coloration. Very few specific details about this particular species have been documented in accessible literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichopus ovatus: /dɔˈlɪkəˌpoʊpəs oʊˈveɪtəs/
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'ovatus' (meaning -shaped) likely refers to some aspect of the ' , though the original description by Loew (1861) has not been consulted for this record.
Data availability
This is represented by minimal published information. The single iNaturalist observation and basic taxonomic database entries constitute the extent of readily accessible documentation.