Amblypsilopus scintillans
(Loew, 1861)
A small of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, characterized by in coloration and a shiny, metallic body. It occurs in eastern North America and is one of the more frequently observed species in its , with over 1,500 documented records. The species name refers to its shining appearance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amblypsilopus scintillans: /ˌæmblɪˈsɪləpəs sɪnˈtɪlənz/
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Identification
Distinguished from A. costalis and A. pollinosus by its shiny body surface. Males are identified by black combined with the absence of bristles on the second tibia. Females are identified by yellow or light-colored coxae. The normal wing separates it from with modified costal structures.
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Documented from Vermont and other parts of the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Amblypsilopus costalisA. scintillans has a shiny body surface, while A. costalis lacks this characteristic sheen.
- Amblypsilopus pollinosusA. scintillans has a shiny body surface, distinguishing it from the duller A. pollinosus.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Psilopus scintillans by Loew in 1861, later transferred to Amblypsilopus.