Crossopalpus
Bigot, 1857
Crossopalpus is a of small predatory flies in the Hybotidae, Tachydromiinae. The genus is taxonomically diverse but nowhere regionally speciose, with distributed across multiple continents including Europe, Asia, and South America. Recent taxonomic work has expanded known diversity in previously unexplored regions, particularly eastern South America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crossopalpus: /krɒsəʊˈpælpəs/
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Habitat
Andean-related in South America; eastern South American biomes including Brazil; temperate regions of Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden documented)
Distribution
South America (Andean regions, eastern Brazil); Asia (China, Mongolia, Russia); Europe (widespread including Scandinavia); North America
Ecological Role
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