Condylostylus flavipes
(Aldrich, 1904)
Condylostylus flavipes is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae. The specific epithet "flavipes" refers to yellow legs, a characteristic feature of this species. Like other members of the Condylostylus, it is part of a diverse group of predatory flies known for their elongated legs and metallic coloration. The species was originally described by Aldrich in 1904 under the basionym Psilopodinus flavipes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Condylostylus flavipes: /kɒnˌdɪloʊˈstɪləs ˈflævɪpiːz/
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- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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