Cerotainiops kernae
Martin, 1959
Cerotainiops kernae is a of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Martin in 1959. The Cerotainiops contains small, slender robber flies often associated with arid or semi-arid environments. As a member of the Asilidae , it is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific behavioral and ecological data for this species remain undocumented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerotainiops kernae: //sɛɹoʊˈtaɪniɒps ˈkɜːrniː//
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'kernae' refers to Kern County, California, the type locality where the was first described. The was collected at Walker Pass in the Sierra Nevada.
Data deficiency
No specimen observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and no published ecological or behavioral studies were found. The appears to be known only from the original type description.