Phyllodromia americana
Melander, 1947
Phyllodromia americana is a of in the , described by Melander in 1947. As a member of the tribe Chelipodini within the Empidinae, this species belongs to a diverse group of predatory commonly known as dance flies due to their distinctive swarming during mating. The Phyllodromia is characterized by specific morphological , though detailed biological information for this particular species remains limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllodromia americana: //fɪloʊdroʊˈmiːə əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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