Sciapus pallens is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It is found in Europe.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sciapus pallens being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sciapus platypterus
- Amblypsilopus variegatus
- Dactylomyia lateralis
- Dytomyia sordida
- Neurigona quadrifasciata
- Amblypsilopus psittacinus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Dolichopodidae
- Genus
- Sciapus
- Species
- Sciapus pallens
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