Pelastoneurus dissimilipes

Pelastoneurus dissimilipes is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Wheeler in 1899. As a member of this family, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their elongated legs and metallic coloration. The specific epithet 'dissimilipes' refers to dissimilar legs, suggesting distinctive leg morphology. The species is accepted in current taxonomic databases but remains poorly documented in published literature.