Drapetis
Meigen, 1822
Drapetis is a of dance flies in the Hybotidae, first described by Meigen in 1822. The genus contains over 200 described distributed across multiple continents. Members of this genus are small to minute predatory flies, typically found in damp or shaded . The genus is taxonomically well-established but individual species remain poorly studied biologically.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drapetis: //ˈdræpətɪs//
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Distribution
Records exist from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The has a global distribution with described from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia based on the extensive species list.
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Taxonomic Scope
The Drapetis contains over 200 described , making it one of the larger genera within the Hybotidae. Species have been described from diverse geographic regions including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, with many species described in the mid-20th century by H.C. Smith and others.
Systematic Position
Drapetis belongs to the Tachydromiinae and tribe Drapetini within the Hybotidae. The family Hybotidae is part of the superfamily Empidoidea, a large group of predatory flies.