Argyra


Argyra is a genus of flies in the family Dolichopodidae. The name "Argyra" comes from the Greek word for "silver", referring to the silver pruinescence found on the males of many of the species.

Species

The following extinct species were originally placed in Argyra, but are currently considered unplaced in Dolichopodidae:
  • Argyra debellata Meunier, 1907
  • Argyra debilis Meunier, 1907
  • Argyra deceptoria Meunier, 1907
Other unrecognised species:Argyra diaphana Argyra festivus Meigen, 1838Argyra spinipes Argyra spinipes Doleschall, 1856
The following species were renamed:Argyra splendida Van Duzee, 1925 : renamed to Argyra splendens Van Duzee, 1933Dolichopus abdominalis Say, 1829 : renamed to Argyra medusae Gosseries, 1989Dolichopus confinis Zetterstedt, 1843 : renamed to Argyra ilonae Gosseries, 1989