Dolichopus mannerheimi
This record describes Dolichopus mannerheimi (species). Recorded family: Dolichopodidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Black femora, male with dark spot near wingtip, white band on mid tibia, and white spot near tip of mid basitarsus. The only species known from North America which is at all similar to this one is annulipes Zetterstedt ( stehammari of authors), which also has black legs with the middle tibiae and tarsi ornamented with white. It, however, has a different color pattern and is easily separated by having black cilia on the calypters. (Aldrich, 1922)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Empidoidea
- Family
- Dolichopodidae (Longlegged Flies)
- Subfamily
- Dolichopodinae
- Genus
- Dolichopus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Alaska, Yukon; northern Europe
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named for Carl Gustaf Mannerheim
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Dolichopus mannerheimi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Dolichopus mannerheimi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr
Frequently Asked Questions About Dolichopus mannerheimi
What is Dolichopus mannerheimi?
Dolichopus mannerheimi is a species in the family Dolichopodidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Dolichopus mannerheimi?
Black femora, male with dark spot near wingtip, white band on mid tibia, and white spot near tip of mid basitarsus. The only species known from North America which is at all similar to this one is annulipes Zetterstedt ( stehammari of authors), which also has black legs with the middle tibiae and tarsi ornamented with white. It, however, has a different color pattern and is easily separated by having black cilia on the calypters. (Aldrich, 1922)
Where is Dolichopus mannerheimi found?
Range: Alaska, Yukon; northern Europe