Platypalpus impexus
Melander, 1902
Platypalpus impexus is a of hybotid dance fly described by Melander in 1902. It belongs to the Hybotidae, a group of predatory flies commonly known as dance flies. The species is recorded from the United States, though specific details about its and remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platypalpus impexus: //ˌplætɪˈpælpəs ɪmˈpɛksəs//
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Distribution
United States
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Taxonomic note
The Platypalpus is part of the Tachydromiinae within Hybotidae. Members of this genus are small predatory flies, though -level distinctions often require examination of male genitalia and other fine morphological characters.