Zeros flavipes
(Williston, 1896)
Zeros flavipes is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, described by Williston in 1896. As a member of the order Diptera, it possesses the characteristic single pair of wings and typical of true flies. The specific epithet 'flavipes' refers to yellow legs, a trait that may aid in identification. Shore flies in this family are generally associated with moist or aquatic , though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zeros flavipes: /ˈzɛr.oʊs ˈflæv.ɪ.piːz/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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