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. Genetic data for this species is available through public repositories such as NCBI.[3]