Amblypsilopus variegatus
(Loew, 1861)
Amblypsilopus variegatus is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, Sciapodinae. The species was described by Hermann Loew in 1861. Like other members of the Dolichopodidae, it belongs to a diverse family of predatory flies characterized by their elongated legs and metallic coloration. The Amblypsilopus contains multiple species distributed across various regions, though specific ecological details for A. variegatus remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amblypsilopus variegatus: /ˌæmblɪˈpsɪləpəs ˌvɛəriˈeɪɡətəs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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