Dolichopus vigilans

Aldrich, 1893

Dolichopus vigilans is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Aldrich in 1893. Like other members of this diverse family, it is likely predatory on small insects. The Dolichopus is characterized by males having ornamented front used in . Species-level information for D. vigilans is extremely limited, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.

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How to pronounce Dolichopus vigilans: //ˌdɒlɪˈkoʊpəs ˈvɪdʒɪlænz//

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