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.

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