Rhamphomyia gracilis
Loew, 1861
Rhamphomyia gracilis is a of dance fly in the Empididae, originally described by Loew in 1861. Current taxonomic databases list it as a synonym of Rhamphomyia daria (subgenus Eorhamphomyia). Dance flies in this are known for elaborate courtship involving . The species epithet "gracilis" refers to the slender body form typical of many Rhamphomyia species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhamphomyia gracilis: //ræmˌfoʊˈmaɪə ˈɡræsɪlɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
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- Nuptial Gifts and Other Romantic Gestures of the Bug World
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- Bug Eric: City Nature Challenge 2024 Recap