Ablautus californicus
Wilcox, 1935
Ablautus californicus is a of ( ) described by Wilcox in 1935. The Ablautus is currently undergoing taxonomic revision, with this species among those being studied to clarify species boundaries and relationships. Like other Asilidae, it is presumed to be a predatory both in larval and stages. The specific epithet indicates a California distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ablautus californicus: /æbˈlaʊtəs ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəs/
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Identification
Ablautus are small to -sized . Accurate identification to species level requires examination of morphological characters including and other fine structural details. The is currently subject to revision, and species boundaries remain under investigation.
Distribution
Known from California, as indicated by the specific epithet. Precise geographic range details require further documentation.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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