Emperoptera
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[edit] General Information
Emperoptera is a genus of flightless flies in the Dolichopodidae family. This genera is endemic to the Hawaiian islands, and are characterized by their lack of wings. After the introduction of invasive ants and other alien species to the islands, 4 of the 5 species went extinct.[1]
[edit] Species
- Emperoptera hardyi
- Emperoptera hawaiiensis
- Emperoptera mirabilis
- Emperoptera montgomeryi
- Emperoptera zimmermanni
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