Platypalpus aequalis
Loew, 1864
Platypalpus aequalis is a of hybotid dance fly in the Hybotidae, first described by Loew in 1864. It belongs to the Tachydromiinae and tribe Tachydromiini. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Hybotid dance flies are predatory as , typically hunting small insects in specific microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platypalpus aequalis: /ˌplætɪˈpælˌpəs ˈiːkwəlɪs/
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Distribution
Canada, United States, and Mexico.
Behavior
hybotid dance flies are predatory, seizing prey with their front legs. Some are known to form mating swarms where males gather in clouds over prominent objects and 'dance' in mid-air.