Loew-1861
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Argyra albicans
Argyra albicans is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Loew in 1861. Members of this family are characterized by their elongated legs and typically metallic coloration. The genus Argyra is placed within the subfamily Diaphorinae.
Camptoprosopella verticalis
Camptoprosopella verticalis is a species of lauxaniid fly in the family Lauxaniidae, order Diptera. The species was described by Loew in 1861. Lauxaniid flies are generally small to medium-sized flies, often found in association with vegetation and decaying organic matter. This species belongs to a genus whose members are primarily Nearctic in distribution.
Dolichopus ramifer
Dolichopus ramifer is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. Members of the genus Dolichopus are predatory flies known for their elongated legs and often metallic coloration. Males of the genus possess modified front tarsi adorned with scale-like ornaments used in courtship displays. The species is part of a large and diverse family with complex identification requirements.
Dolichopus setifer
Dolichopus setifer is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. As a member of the genus Dolichopus, it shares traits with other species in this group, including elongated legs and predatory habits. Adults are typically found in moist habitats near water. The species has been documented in 46 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists.
Dolichopus variabilis
Dolichopus variabilis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. The genus Dolichopus is one of the most species-rich genera within this family, characterized by males having specialized ornamentation on their front tarsi used in courtship displays. Members of this family are predatory on other small insects. The specific epithet "variabilis" suggests morphological variation, though detailed species-level documentation for this particular taxon is limited in available sources.
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.
Orphnabaccha jactator
Yellow-legged Hover Fly
Orphnabaccha jactator is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae, commonly known as the Yellow-legged Hover Fly. It belongs to a small genus of syrphid flies characterized by distinctive leg coloration. The species was described by Hermann Loew in 1861. Like other members of Syrphidae, it is likely a pollinator as an adult, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Palpomyia rufa
Palpomyia rufa is a species of biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae, described by Loew in 1861. The specific epithet "rufa" refers to reddish coloration. Ceratopogonidae are small, blood-sucking or predatory flies commonly known as no-see-ums or biting midges. Members of the genus Palpomyia are generally predatory as larvae.
Pelastoneurus longicauda
Pelastoneurus longicauda is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, a group characterized by elongated legs and metallic coloration. The species was described by Loew in 1861. Beyond basic taxonomic placement, specific biological details for this species remain undocumented in available sources.
Rhamphomyia gilvipes
Rhamphomyia gilvipes is a species of dance fly in the family Empididae, described by Loew in 1861. The species belongs to the subgenus Eorhamphomyia within the genus Rhamphomyia. Dance flies in this genus are known for their distinctive courtship behaviors and sexual selection dynamics. The specific epithet 'gilvipes' refers to yellowish or tawny legs.
Rhamphomyia nana
Rhamphomyia nana is a species of dance fly in the family Empididae, first described by Loew in 1861. The species is currently accepted as valid, though it has been treated as a synonym in some taxonomic works. As a member of the genus Rhamphomyia, it belongs to a group known for complex courtship behaviors involving nuptial gifts.
Rhaphium lugubre
Rhaphium lugubre is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. As a member of the Rhaphiinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their elongated legs and agile flight. The genus Rhaphium contains numerous species distributed across the Holarctic region, though specific details about this particular species remain limited in published literature.