Tachytrechus vorax

Loew, 1861

Tachytrechus vorax is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, first described by Loew in 1861. As a member of this family, it shares the characteristic elongated legs and predatory habits typical of dolichopodid flies. The Tachytrechus is part of the diverse long-legged fly fauna of North America, though specific details about this particular species remain limited in published sources.

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How to pronounce Tachytrechus vorax: /ˈtakiˌtrɛ.kəs ˈvoʊ.ræks/

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Taxonomic Status

Accepted with authorship Loew, 1861. Placed in Dolichopodinae.

Observation Data

Recorded in iNaturalist with 160 observations as of data compilation, indicating the is documented but not extensively studied.

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