Dolichopus variabilis
Loew, 1861
Dolichopus variabilis is a of in the . The Dolichopus is one of the most species-rich genera within this family, characterized by males having specialized ornamentation on their used in . Members of this family are predatory on other small . The specific epithet "variabilis" suggests morphological variation, though detailed species-level documentation for this particular is limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichopus variabilis: //dɒˈlɪkəpəs ˌvɛəriˈæbɪlɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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