Campsicnemus claudicans
Loew, 1864
Campsicnemus claudicans is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Hermann Loew in 1864. It belongs to the Sympycninae, a group characterized by their elongated legs and predatory habits. The species is part of a diverse with numerous representatives across the Holarctic region. Like other dolichopodids, it is presumed to be predatory as , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Campsicnemus claudicans: /kæmpˈsɪknɪməs ˈklɔːdɪkænz/
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Distribution
The has been recorded from Europe, though precise locality data is sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described by German dipterist Hermann Loew in 1864, this has remained within the Campsicnemus throughout its taxonomic history. The genus Campsicnemus is one of the larger genera within Dolichopodidae and has undergone significant revision in recent decades.
Data availability
Available sources provide minimal -specific information. The Catalogue of Life and GBIF confirm its accepted taxonomic status, but ecological and morphological details are not documented in these databases. iNaturalist records only 8 observations, indicating it is rarely reported or potentially underrecorded.