Campsicnemus philoctetes
Wheeler, 1899
Campsicnemus philoctetes is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, described by William Morton Wheeler in 1899. Members of the Campsicnemus are characterized by their elongated legs and are part of the Sympycninae. The species is known from a limited number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or restricted in distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Campsicnemus philoctetes: //ˌkæmpˌsɪkˈniːməs ˌfɪləkˈtiːtiːz//
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Distribution
Known from the western United States, with records from California. The appears to have a restricted or patchy distribution based on limited observation data.
Similar Taxa
- Campsicnemus magiusAnother North American Campsicnemus ; reliable separation requires examination of male genitalia and leg bristle patterns.
- Other Sympycninae genera (e.g., Syntormon, Tachytrechus)Similar long-legged appearance and preferences; Campsicnemus is distinguished by specific wing venation and leg segment proportions.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Morton Wheeler in 1899, this has received limited taxonomic attention since its original description. The Campsicnemus is diverse globally but poorly studied in North America.
Data limitations
Only 15 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating significant gaps in current knowledge of distribution, , and requirements.