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Achradocera barbata
Achradocera barbata is a species of long-legged fly (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) native to eastern North America. It is one of twelve valid species recognized in the taxonomic revision of the New World genus Achradocera. The species was originally described by Loew in 1861. Like other members of Dolichopodidae, it belongs to a family known for predatory habits and distinctive elongated legs.
Amblypsilopus bradleii
Amblypsilopus bradleii is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1915. It belongs to the subfamily Sciapodinae, a group characterized by elongated legs and slender bodies. The species is documented through limited observation records, with most information inferred from its placement within a well-studied family of predatory flies.
Amblypsilopus psittacinus
A species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, characterized by elongated legs and metallic coloration typical of the family. The specific epithet 'psittacinus' refers to a parrot-like coloration. As a member of Sciapodinae, it exhibits the streamlined body form associated with this subfamily.
Amblypsilopus rotundiceps
A species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, subfamily Sciapodinae. First described by Aldrich in 1904. The specific epithet "rotundiceps" refers to the rounded head characteristic of this species. Like other dolichopodids, it possesses the family's distinctive elongated legs and metallic coloration, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Amblypsilopus scintillans
A small species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, characterized by sexual dimorphism in coxa coloration and a shiny, metallic body. It occurs in eastern North America and is one of the more frequently observed species in its genus, with over 1,500 documented records. The species name refers to its shining appearance.
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.
Argyra calceata
Argyra calceata is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Hermann Loew in 1861. The genus Argyra belongs to the subfamily Diaphorinae, a group of small to medium-sized flies known for their metallic coloration and elongated legs. Members of this family are generally predatory as larvae and often associated with moist or aquatic habitats. The specific epithet "calceata" refers to being shod or booted, likely alluding to a characteristic of the leg structure. The species is poorly documented in publicly available literature, with minimal observational records.
Argyra nigripes
Argyra nigripes is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1864. Members of the genus Argyra are small to medium-sized flies characterized by their metallic coloration and elongated legs. The species name 'nigripes' refers to black legs. As with many dolichopodid flies, specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Argyra nigriventris
Argyra nigriventris is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. The genus Argyra belongs to the subfamily Diaphorinae, a group characterized by metallic coloration and distinctive genitalia structures. Members of this genus are typically small to medium-sized flies associated with various habitats. The specific epithet "nigriventris" refers to the black venter (underside) of the abdomen, a diagnostic color pattern for this species.
Argyra robusta
Argyra robusta is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Johnson in 1906. The genus Argyra comprises small to medium-sized flies characterized by their notably long legs and metallic coloration. As with other members of Dolichopodidae, this species is predatory in both larval and adult stages. The specific epithet 'robusta' suggests a relatively sturdy or substantial build compared to congeners. Available records for this species are sparse, with limited observational data documented.
Argyra sericata
Argyra sericata is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. The genus Argyra comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies commonly found near water or in moist habitats. As a member of Dolichopodidae, this species likely exhibits the family's characteristic metallic coloration and elongated legs adapted for rapid movement. The specific epithet "sericata" (meaning silken) may refer to body texture or sheen. No detailed biological studies of this particular species have been documented in the provided sources.
Asyndetus appendiculatus
Asyndetus appendiculatus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1869. Members of this genus are generally small to medium-sized predatory flies with elongated legs. The specific epithet appendiculatus refers to small appendage-like structures, though the precise morphological basis for this name has not been detailed in readily accessible literature. The species is rarely reported, with minimal observational data available.
Asyndetus harbeckii
Asyndetus harbeckii is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1914. The genus Asyndetus comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies characterized by their elongated legs and streamlined bodies. Records of this species are sparse, and its biology remains poorly documented.
Asyndetus johnsoni
Asyndetus johnsoni is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1916. The genus Asyndetus is a large and diverse group within Dolichopodidae, though specific ecological and behavioral information for A. johnsoni remains poorly documented. No observations of this species have been recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or undercollected.
Asyndetus latus
Asyndetus latus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1916. Long-legged flies in this family are generally predatory as adults, feeding on small invertebrates. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description. The genus Asyndetus contains numerous species, many of which are poorly studied.
Asyndetus syntormoides
Asyndetus syntormoides is a species of long-legged fly (Dolichopodidae) described by Wheeler in 1899. The species has been erroneously reported from the West Indies; these records have been corrected and the species is not among the nine Asyndetus species recognized from that region. Very few observations exist, with only four records in iNaturalist. The actual geographic distribution and biology of this species remain poorly documented.
Calyxochaetus frontalis
Calyxochaetus frontalis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, subfamily Sympycninae. Originally described by Loew in 1861, it belongs to the C. frontalis species group within the genus. A lectotype was designated for this species during a comprehensive 2021 revision that recognized 36 species in the genus and established five species groups. The species is known from the Nearctic region.
Campsicnemus hirtipes
Campsicnemus hirtipes is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It was described by Loew in 1861. The genus Campsicnemus belongs to the subfamily Sympycninae within Dolichopodidae, a family known for species with notably elongated legs and predatory habits.
Chrysotus affinis
Chrysotus affinis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. The genus Chrysotus is part of the subfamily Diaphorinae and includes numerous small, metallic-colored flies. Members of this genus are generally predatory as adults, though specific ecological details for C. affinis remain poorly documented.
Chrysotus arkansensis
Chrysotus arkansensis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1930 based on six specimens collected from Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1906. As a member of the genus Chrysotus, it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. The species remains poorly known, with no subsequent records or biological studies published since its original description.
Chrysotus bellus
Chrysotus bellus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1924. The genus Chrysotus belongs to the subfamily Diaphorinae and comprises numerous small, metallic-colored flies commonly found in diverse habitats. As with other members of Dolichopodidae, these flies are characterized by their elongated legs and generally predatory habits. The specific epithet "bellus" (Latin for "beautiful") likely refers to some aspect of the species' appearance.
Chrysotus cornutus
Chrysotus cornutus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Loew in 1862. As a member of this family, it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized predatory flies commonly found in moist habitats. The specific epithet 'cornutus' refers to a horned or projecting feature, though the precise morphological basis for this name is not detailed in available sources. Like other dolichopodids, this species likely exhibits the characteristic long legs and metallic coloration typical of the family.
Chrysotus leucostoma
Chrysotus leucostoma is a species of long-legged fly (family Dolichopodidae) described by Loew in 1861. The genus Chrysotus belongs to the subfamily Diaphorinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. Members of this genus are generally associated with moist or wetland habitats. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only 3 documented occurrences in iNaturalist.
Chrysotus obliquus
Chrysotus obliquus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. The genus Chrysotus is part of the subfamily Diaphorinae, a diverse group of small predatory flies commonly found in various habitats. Very little specific information has been documented about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Chrysotus tarsalis
Chrysotus tarsalis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1924. The genus Chrysotus belongs to the subfamily Diaphorinae. Like other dolichopodid flies, members of this genus are characterized by their elongated legs and metallic coloration. Specific biological details for C. tarsalis remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Condylostylus caudatus
Condylostylus caudatus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It is a small, metallic-colored predatory fly commonly observed darting over vegetation in sunny habitats. As a member of this diverse family, it preys on other small insects. The species was first described by Wiedemann in 1830.
Condylostylus occidentalis
Condylostylus occidentalis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It is a small, predatory fly typically found in gardens, forest edges, and similar sunny habitats. The species exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration and elongated legs typical of its genus. Like other dolichopodids, it is known to be an active predator of other small insects.
Condylostylus pruinosus
Condylostylus pruinosus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, predatory fly typically found in sunny, vegetated habitats. The species was described by Coquillett in 1904. As with most dolichopodids, species-level identification generally requires examination of male genitalia.
Condylostylus purpureus
A small predatory fly in the family Dolichopodidae, characterized by metallic coloration and exceptionally long legs. As with most members of this diverse family, adults are active predators on other small insects. The species epithet "purpureus" suggests purple coloration, though specific descriptions of this species are limited in available sources. Condylostylus species are typically encountered in gardens, along forest edges, and similar sunny habitats where they dart over vegetation.
Condylostylus sipho
long-legged fly
Condylostylus sipho is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. Like other members of this family, it is a predatory insect active in sunny, open habitats. The species is found in North America.
Dactylomyia lateralis
Dactylomyia lateralis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, subfamily Neurigoninae. First described by Thomas Say in 1829, this species belongs to a genus of small predatory flies characterized by their elongated legs and typically metallic coloration. The species has been recorded in North America with over 340 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Diaphorus nigricans
Diaphorus nigricans is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Meigen in 1824. The species has a broad distribution across the Holarctic realm, extending southward into the Neotropics. Records indicate presence in Europe (Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro), and other regions. As a member of Dolichopodidae, it shares the family's characteristic elongated legs and metallic coloration typical of long-legged flies.
Diaphorus pseudopacus
Diaphorus pseudopacus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Robinson in 1964. It belongs to the genus Diaphorus, a group of small to medium-sized flies characterized by their elongated legs and metallic coloration. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only 5 records on iNaturalist as of the source date. The specific epithet "pseudopacus" suggests a resemblance to or relationship with D. opacus, though the precise nature of this distinction requires examination of type specimens.
Dolichopus aethiops
Dolichopus aethiops is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1921. Members of this genus are predatory flies characterized by their elongated legs and often metallic coloration. The species is part of a large and diverse family of small to medium-sized flies that are active hunters of other small insects. As with most Dolichopus species, positive identification typically requires examination of male genitalia.
Dolichopus aurifex
Dolichopus aurifex is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1921. As a member of the genus Dolichopus, it shares characteristics with other species in this group, including elongated legs and metallic coloration typical of many dolichopodids. The species belongs to a diverse family of predatory flies known for their agility and complex courtship behaviors.
Dolichopus domesticus
Dolichopus domesticus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1921. Members of this genus are small, metallic-colored predatory flies known for their elongated legs and agile flight. Like other dolichopodids, they are predators of small insects. The specific epithet "domesticus" suggests an association with human-modified environments, though detailed ecological data for this particular species is limited.
Dolichopus gratus
Dolichopus gratus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. As a member of this large and diverse family, it shares the characteristic predatory habits and metallic coloration typical of dolichopodids. The genus Dolichopus is one of the most species-rich genera in the family, with males possessing distinctive ornamented front tarsi used in courtship displays. Specific ecological details for D. gratus remain poorly documented in available sources.
Dolichopus longimanus
Dolichopus longimanus 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 the characteristic elongated legs and metallic coloration typical of this diverse group of predatory flies. The species epithet 'longimanus' refers to its long forelegs or 'hands'. Like other dolichopodids, it is likely a small, active predator of other small insects.
Dolichopus longipennis
Dolichopus longipennis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. Members of this family are known for their elongated legs and metallic coloration. The genus Dolichopus is one of the largest genera within Dolichopodidae.
Dolichopus occidentalis
Dolichopus occidentalis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Aldrich in 1893. It belongs to a large genus of predatory flies known for their elongated legs and metallic coloration. The specific epithet 'occidentalis' suggests a western geographic association. As with other members of Dolichopodidae, it is presumed to be predatory, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dolichopus plumipes
Dolichopus plumipes is a long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, characterized by modified male mid tibiae bearing a longitudinal narrow dark streak. The species belongs to the D. plumipes species group, which comprises eleven Palaearctic species distinguished by modified male mid tibiae and/or mid basitarsi. It is a predatory fly active in sunny habitats.
Dolichopus porphyrops
Dolichopus porphyrops is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1921. Like other members of the genus Dolichopus, it belongs to a diverse group of small, predatory flies characterized by elongated legs and often metallic coloration. The species is known from limited distribution records in the northeastern United States.
Dolichopus pulchrimanus
Dolichopus pulchrimanus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Bigot in 1888. The genus Dolichopus is one of the largest genera within this diverse family of predatory flies. Like other members of its genus, it possesses characteristically elongated legs and likely exhibits predatory behavior on small insects. Species-level identification within Dolichopus typically requires examination of male genitalia.
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 remipes
long-legged fly
Dolichopus remipes is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, a diverse group of predatory flies characterized by their elongated legs and often metallic coloration. The species was described by Wahlberg in 1839 and is known from European localities. As with other members of the genus Dolichopus, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic predatory behavior on small insects, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
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 sincerus
Dolichopus sincerus is a species of long-legged fly described by Melander in 1900. It belongs to the genus Dolichopus, a large group within the family Dolichopodidae. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be predatory on small insects. The species is known from limited records, with only one observation documented in iNaturalist.
Dolichopus tenuipes
Dolichopus tenuipes is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Aldrich in 1894. The genus Dolichopus is one of the largest genera of long-legged flies, with members characterized by elongated legs and often metallic coloration. Males of most Dolichopus species possess specialized scales on the front tarsi that function in courtship displays. The specific epithet 'tenuipes' refers to slender or thin feet, suggesting distinctive leg morphology.
Dolichopus tonsus
Dolichopus tonsus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1861. As a member of the genus Dolichopus, it belongs to a diverse group of small, predatory flies known for their metallic coloration and elongated legs. The genus Dolichopus is characterized by males having modified front tarsi adorned with special scales used in courtship displays. Species-level identification within Dolichopus generally requires examination of male genitalia.
Gymnopternus annulatus
Gymnopternus annulatus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1926. The genus Gymnopternus belongs to the subfamily Dolichopodinae, a group of predatory flies known for their elongated legs and metallic coloration. This species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases but has no documented observations in community science platforms. The specific epithet 'annulatus' typically refers to ringed or banded markings, though the precise morphological features distinguishing this species from congeners remain poorly documented in accessible literature.