Compsobata mima
(Hennig, 1936)
Compsobata mima is a of stilt-legged fly in the Micropezidae. It was originally described as Trepidaria mima by Hennig in 1936 before being transferred to the Compsobata. The species is known from limited observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. As a member of the Micropezidae, it belongs to a family characterized by elongated legs and distinctive wing-raising .
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How to pronounce Compsobata mima: /ˌkɒmpsoʊˈbɑːtə ˈmaɪmə/
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Trepidaria mima by Hennig in 1936, later transferred to the Compsobata.
Data scarcity
Only two observations are recorded on iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported in citizen science databases.