Sciapus platypterus

(Fabricius, 1805)

Sciapus platypterus is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae. The species was first described by Fabricius in 1805 under the basionym Dolichopus platypterus. It occurs across the Palearctic region with confirmed records from Belgium. As a member of Dolichopodidae, it belongs to a family known for predatory habits and distinctive elongated legs.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sciapus platypterus: /ˈskiaːpʊs plæˈtɪptərəs/

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Distribution

Palearctic region. Documented presence in Belgium including Flanders, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, and Walloon Region.

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