Rhadiurgus variabilis
(Zetterstedt, 1838)
Rhadiurgus variabilis is a Holarctic in the . The was originally described as Asilus variabilis by Zetterstedt in 1838. Records indicate presence in northwestern Europe including Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhadiurgus variabilis: /ræˈdaɪɜːrɡəs ˌvɛəriˈæbɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Holarctic region. Documented occurrences in Belgium (including Flemish Region), Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Asilus variabilis by Zetterstedt in 1838, later transferred to Rhadiurgus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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