Metallic-fly
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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.
Bellardia bayeri
Bayer's Emerald-bottle
Bellardia bayeri is a species of blow fly in the family Calliphoridae, first described by Jacentkovský in 1937 under the basionym Onesia bayeri. It is commonly known as Bayer's Emerald-bottle. The species has been recorded in Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and the United States. As a member of the Calliphoridae, it belongs to a family of flies known for their metallic coloration and ecological roles in decomposition.
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 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 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 scapularis
long-legged fly
Dolichopus scapularis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Loew in 1861. Members of this family are small to medium-sized flies, typically metallic in coloration, and are predatory on other small insects. The genus Dolichopus is one of the largest genera within the family, with males often possessing distinctive modifications to their fore tarsi used in courtship displays.
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.
Tachytrechus floridensis
Tachytrechus floridensis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Aldrich in 1896. The genus Tachytrechus belongs to the diverse subfamily Dolichopodinae, which includes small to medium-sized predatory flies often found in sunny habitats. Members of this genus share the family's characteristic metallic coloration and elongated legs. The specific epithet "floridensis" indicates a connection to Florida, though detailed natural history information for this particular species remains limited in available sources.