Phyllodromia

Zetterstedt, 1837

dance flies

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Phyllodromia is a of dance flies in the Empididae, established by Zetterstedt in 1837. The genus contains approximately 10 described distributed primarily in Europe and North America. Species within this genus are small to medium-sized predatory flies. Several species were described by Plant in 2005, indicating ongoing taxonomic work.

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How to pronounce Phyllodromia: //ˌfɪloʊˈdroʊmiə//

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Distribution

Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden recorded in GBIF) and North America (including Florida, USA, based on epithet floridula).

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Taxonomic History

The was established by Zetterstedt in 1837. Significant modern revisionary work was conducted by Plant (2005), who described five new .

Species Diversity

Ten are currently recognized: P. americana, P. falcata, P. flexura, P. floridula, P. fusca, P. melanocephala, P. nigricoxa, P. proiecta, P. scopulifera, and P. striata.

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