Gymnopternus
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Gymnopternus difficilis
Gymnopternus difficilis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. The genus Gymnopternus belongs to the subfamily Dolichopodinae, a diverse group of predatory flies commonly known as long-legged flies. Members of this family are typically associated with moist habitats and are known for their metallic coloration and elongated legs. This species is documented from a limited number of observations, with 7 records on iNaturalist suggesting it is rarely encountered or potentially underreported.