Platypalpus tersus

Coquillett, 1895

Platypalpus tersus is a of hybotid dance fly in the Hybotidae. It is a predatory dipteran found in the United States. The species was described by Coquillett in 1895. Like other members of its , it likely exhibits the characteristic small spherical and front legs typical of hybotid dance flies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Platypalpus tersus: /ˌplætɪˈpælpəs ˈtɜːsəs/

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Distribution

United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Platypalpus sp.Other in the Platypalpus share the characteristic small spherical and predatory habits; specific identification to species level requires detailed examination.

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