Amblypsilopus unicoiensis
(Robinson, 1964)
Amblypsilopus unicoiensis is a of long-legged fly ( Dolichopodidae) described by Robinson in 1964. It belongs to the Sciapodinae, a group characterized by elongated legs and slender bodies. The specific epithet "unicoiensis" refers to Unicoi County, Tennessee, indicating the type locality. Like other dolichopodids, it is presumed to be predatory, though specific ecological details remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amblypsilopus unicoiensis: /ˌæmblɪˈpsaɪloʊpʊs ˌjuːnɪkoɪˈɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known from the type locality in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States. No additional locality records have been published.
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Nomenclatural origin
The specific epithet "unicoiensis" is a toponym derived from Unicoi County, Tennessee, where the was collected.