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.