Teleopsis sykesii

Teleopsis sykesii · Order: Diptera · Family: Diopsidae

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Teleopsis sykesii
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Teleopsis sykesii is the type species of its genus of stalk-eyed flies. It occurs in several states of India and also in Myanmar.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

It is found in India to specifically Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu to and in Myanmar.

Source: Wikipedia

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Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teleopsis_sykesii

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