Rhamphomyia testacea
Loew, 1862
Rhamphomyia testacea is a of dance fly in the Empididae, described by Loew in 1862. It belongs to the subgenus Eorhamphomyia within the Rhamphomyia. Dance flies in this genus are known for their distinctive courtship involving . The species is poorly documented in modern literature, with minimal observation records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhamphomyia testacea: //ræmˈfɒmiə tɛsˈtæsijə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Nuptial Gifts and Other Romantic Gestures of the Bug World
- Bug Eric: City Nature Challenge 2024 Recap
- Bug Eric: What the Insects Have Taught Me
- Bug Eric: 2025 City Nature Challenge Recap for Kansas City Metro