Tetropismenus hirtus
Loew, 1876
Tetropismenus hirtus is a of picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae, characterized by the distinctive patterned wings typical of this group. The species was described by Loew in 1876. Like other ulidiid flies, it possesses wings with dark markings that form intricate patterns. The Tetropismenus is part of a family commonly known as picture-winged flies due to these conspicuous wing patterns.
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How to pronounce Tetropismenus hirtus: //tɛˌtrɒpɪsˈmɛnəs ˈhɜːrtəs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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