Dolichopus scapularis
Loew, 1861
long-legged fly
Dolichopus scapularis is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, first described by Loew in 1861. Members of this family are small to medium-sized flies, typically metallic in coloration, and are predatory on other small insects. The Dolichopus is one of the largest genera within the family, with males often possessing distinctive modifications to their fore used in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichopus scapularis: //ˌdɒlɪˈkoʊpəs skæpjuˈlærɪs//
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Taxonomic note
Dolichopus scapularis was described by Hermann Loew in 1861. The specific epithet 'scapularis' refers to the scapula (shoulder blade), likely describing a feature of the or wing base in this .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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