Dolichopus porphyrops
Van Duzee, 1921
Dolichopus porphyrops is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1921. Like other members of the Dolichopus, it belongs to a diverse group of small, predatory flies characterized by elongated legs and often metallic coloration. The species is known from limited distribution records in the northeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichopus porphyrops: /ˌdɒlɪˈkoʊpəs ˈpɔːrfɪˌrɒps/
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Distribution
Vermont, United States; additional records from the US (specific localities not detailed in available sources).
Similar Taxa
- Other Dolichopus speciesMembers of the Dolichopus share the characteristic long-legged and metallic coloration; -level identification typically requires examination of male genitalia and tarsal ornamentation.
- Condylostylus speciesBoth are dolichopodid flies with metallic green coloration and predatory habits, but Condylostylus are more commonly encountered in gardens and forest edges and differ in body proportions and male secondary sexual characters.