Gymnopternus flavus
Loew, 1861
Gymnopternus flavus is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae. It was described by Loew in 1861. The species belongs to a of predatory flies characterized by elongated legs and metallic coloration. Records indicate occurrence in Vermont and elsewhere in the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gymnopternus flavus: //d͡ʒɪmˈnɒptərnəs ˈfleɪvəs//
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Distribution
Vermont, United States; additional records from the United States
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'flavus' (Latin for yellow) is shared with several unrelated insect , including Monarthropalpus flavus (boxwood leafminer, Cecidomyiidae) and Polistes flavus (a paper wasp, family Vespidae). These species are not closely related to Gymnopternus flavus despite the shared species name.