Rhamphomyia vittata
Loew, 1862
Rhamphomyia vittata is a of dance fly in the Empididae, described by Loew in 1862. It belongs to the large Rhamphomyia, which contains many species known for their distinctive courtship involving . Like other members of this genus, males likely present food gifts to females during mating. The species is part of the subgenus Pararhamphomyia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhamphomyia vittata: /ræm.foʊˈmaɪ.ə vɪˈtɑː.tə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Jasmin Ramirez Bonilla: Targeting Cucumber Beetles on Melons | Bug Squad
- Chrysomelidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 5
- Nuptial Gifts and Other Romantic Gestures of the Bug World
- Bug Eric: Eight Illinois Wasp and Bee Mimics in Twenty Minutes
- Bug Eric: City Nature Challenge 2024 Recap
- Bug Eric: What the Insects Have Taught Me