Pararhamphomyia
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Rhamphomyia brevis
Rhamphomyia brevis is a species of dance fly in the family Empididae, first described by Hermann Loew in 1861. The species is placed in the subgenus Pararhamphomyia within the genus Rhamphomyia. Dance flies in this family are characterized by complex mating behaviors involving nuptial gifts, though specific details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Rhamphomyia vittata
Rhamphomyia vittata is a species of dance fly in the family Empididae, described by Loew in 1862. It belongs to the large genus Rhamphomyia, which contains many species known for their distinctive courtship behaviors involving nuptial gifts. Like other members of this genus, males likely present food gifts to females during mating. The species is part of the subgenus Pararhamphomyia.