Dolichopus ramifer

Loew, 1861

Dolichopus ramifer is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. Members of the Dolichopus are predatory flies known for their elongated legs and often metallic coloration. Males of the genus possess modified front adorned with -like ornaments used in . The species is part of a large and diverse family with complex identification requirements.

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