Rhaphiinae

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Rhaphiinae is a of long-legged flies within the Dolichopodidae. Members are small to medium-sized predatory flies characterized by elongated legs and compact bodies. The subfamily includes such as Rhaphium, Physopyga, and Ngirhaphium. Taxonomic boundaries remain partially unresolved, with some genera (Nematoproctus, Urodolichus) having uncertain placement between Rhaphiinae and Diaphorinae.

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How to pronounce Rhaphiinae: //ræˈfaɪ.ɪniː//

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  • DiaphorinaeSome (Nematoproctus, Urodolichus) are classified as incertae sedis between these , indicating close morphological similarity and unresolved taxonomic boundaries.

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