Compsomyiops callipes
(Bigot, 1877)
Compsomyiops callipes is a blowfly in the Calliphoridae, previously classified as Paraluclia wheeleri. It is a warm-weather found in the southwestern United States and parts of South America. The species is identifiable by its metallic blue coloration and specific morphological features including club-shaped palps and brown calypters.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Compsomyiops callipes: /kɔmpˈsɒmiˌɒps kəˈlaɪpiːz/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar blowflies by combination of metallic blue color, club-shaped palps, brown calypters, and specific chaetotaxy patterns. These features separate it from and other metallic Calliphoridae in the same range.
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Appearance
Metallic blue body coloration. Club-shaped palps. Brown calypters (small flap-like structures at the base of the wings). Chaetotaxy (arrangement of bristles) is a key diagnostic feature.
Distribution
Southwestern United States; parts of South America
Seasonality
Active during warm weather periods
Similar Taxa
- Other Compsomyiops speciesShare and general ; require examination of chaetotaxy, palp shape, and calypter color for separation
- Other metallic blue CalliphoridaeSimilar coloration; distinguished by club-shaped palps and brown calypters unique to C. callipes
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Somomya callipes by Bigot in 1877. Previously treated under the Paraluclia as P. wheeleri before reclassification to Compsomyiops.