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Rhagio scolopaceus
downlooker snipefly
Rhagio scolopaceus, commonly known as the downlooker snipefly, is a widespread species in the family Rhagionidae and the type species of its genus. It is recognized by dark spots or bands on the wings and an elongated third antennal segment. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in eye arrangement: females have broadly separated (dichoptic) compound eyes, while males have nearly conjoined (holoptic) eyes. It is considered the most common species in its family.