Campsicnemus degener

Wheeler, 1899

Campsicnemus degener is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by Wheeler in 1899. It belongs to the Sympycninae, a group of small to medium-sized flies characterized by their elongated legs and metallic coloration. Very little specific biological information is available for this species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Campsicnemus degener: /ˌkæmp.sɪkˈniː.məs dɪˈdʒɛn.ər/

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Taxonomic Placement

Campsicnemus degener is classified within the Sympycninae of Dolichopodidae, a large of predatory flies commonly known as long-legged flies. The Campsicnemus contains numerous , many of which are found in the Holarctic region.

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