Symballophthalmus

Becker, 1889

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Symballophthalmus is a of dance flies in the Hybotidae, established by Becker in 1889. The genus comprises approximately eight described extant plus one fossil species, distributed primarily across the Palearctic region. Members are classified within the Tachydromiinae and tribe Symballophthalmini.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Symballophthalmus: //sɪmˌbæloʊˈθælməs//

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). -level distributions include: S. asiaticus (described from Asia), S. dissimilis and S. fuscitarsis (Europe), S. masoni (North America), S. pictipes (Europe), S. speciosus (Japan), and S. viennai (Europe).

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