Rhytidops floridensis
(Aldrich, 1932)
Rhytidop floridensis is a of fly in the Ropalomeridae, originally described by Aldrich in 1932. The species is known from Florida, as indicated by its specific epithet. Ropalomeridae is a small family of acalyptrate flies within the superfamily Sciomyzoidea. Very little is known about the or of this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhytidops floridensis: /rɪˈtɪdɒps flɒrɪˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Florida, USA. The specific epithet 'floridensis' indicates the was described from or occurs in Florida.
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Taxonomic placement
Ropalomeridae is a small of acalyptrate Diptera in the superfamily Sciomyzoidea. The family contains approximately 30 in 4 , primarily distributed in the Neotropical region with some species extending into the southern United States.