Sciapus tener
(Loew, 1862)
Sciapus tener is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae. The species was originally described as Psilopus tener by Loew in 1862. It belongs to the Sciapus, a group of predatory flies characterized by their elongated legs and metallic coloration. The family Dolichopodidae is one of the largest families of Diptera, with species found worldwide.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sciapus tener: //ˈskaɪəpəs ˈtɛnər//
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Original description
The was first described as Psilopus tener by Hermann Loew in 1862, and later transferred to the Sciapus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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