Rhaphium
Sign in to saveRhaphium is a genus of flies in the family Dolichopodidae. It is the largest genus within the subfamily Rhaphiinae, with over 200 species currently known.
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Rhaphium is a genus of flies in the family Dolichopodidae. It is the largest genus within the subfamily Rhaphiinae, with over 200 species currently known.
==Etymology== The generic name Rhaphium is derived from the Ancient Greek word (, "a small needle"), referring to the shape of the antennae.