Diogmites bilobatus
Barnes, 2010
Diogmites bilobatus is a (: ) described by Barnes in 2010 from museum specimens. It closely resembles the widespread D. angustipennis and occurs in the south-central and southwestern United States and northern Mexico. As a member of the Diogmites, it belongs to a group commonly known as 'hanging thieves' for their distinctive -handling .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diogmites bilobatus: /dɪˈɒɡmɪˌtiːz ˌbaɪloʊˈbeɪtəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from the widespread D. angustipennis by morphological features described in the original description; specific diagnostic characters require examination of and reference to Barnes (2010). The name 'bilobatus' likely refers to a bilobed structure, possibly on the male terminalia or other body part. Close external resemblance to D. angustipennis necessitates careful examination for positive identification.
Distribution
South-central and southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Specific states and localities are based on museum specimen records cited in the original description.
Similar Taxa
- Diogmites angustipennisClosely resembles D. bilobatus in external appearance; the two were confused prior to the formal description of D. bilobatus, requiring careful morphological examination to distinguish
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- T.G.I.Flyday – Andrenosoma fulvicaudum | Beetles In The Bush
- T.G.I.Flyday | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Robber Flies
- Arkansas | Beetles In The Bush | Page 3
- Asilidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 2
- July | 2011 | Beetles In The Bush | Page 2
- Nearctic species related to Diogmites angustipennis Loew (Diptera: Asilidae)