Medetera apicalis
(Zetterstedt, 1843)
Medetera apicalis is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae. It occurs in Europe and North America, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The species is associated with old-growth forest , where have been observed beneath bark and on fruiting bodies of wood-decaying fungi such as Fomitopsis pinicola. As a member of the Medetera, it shares the characteristic of perching on tree trunks in a distinctive tiptoe posture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Medetera apicalis: /mɛˈdɛtəra ˌæpɪˈkeɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Old-growth forest . have been observed beneath bark and on fruiting bodies of wood-decaying fungi such as Fomitopsis pinicola.
Distribution
Europe and North America. Confirmed present in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Behavior
perch on tree trunks in a characteristic tiptoe posture, standing with legs extended. This is typical of the Medetera.