This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
Apocephalus longistylus is a species of phorid fly. Based on observations from the TreeOfLife-200M dataset, individuals exhibit the characteristic body plan of the family Phoridae, featuring a humpbacked thorax. The body is generally small, with a dark, sclerotized appearance. The wings are typically clear with reduced venation, a common trait among phorids.[1]
Apocephalus longistylus was described by Brian V. Brown in 1993.[2] It is classified within the genus Apocephalus, a group of parasitic flies known for their interactions with various hosts, including ants. The species is recognized as an accepted name in taxonomic databases.[2] Genetic data for this species is available through public repositories such as NCBI.[3]