Aphoebantus desertus

Coquillett, 1891

Aphoebantus desertus is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) described by Coquillett in 1891. The Aphoebantus belongs to the Anthracinae and tribe Aphoebantini. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized bee flies. The specific epithet "desertus" suggests an association with arid or desert . A world authority on bee flies has noted that the genus Epacmus may be a subset of Aphoebantus rather than a valid separate genus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphoebantus desertus: //əˈfoʊ.bæn.təs dɪˈzɜːr.təs//

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Similar Taxa

  • EpacmusA world authority on bee flies asserts that Epacmus may not be a valid but rather a subset of Aphoebantus, indicating close taxonomic relationship and potential difficulty in distinguishing between the two.

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Taxonomic Uncertainty

The generic boundaries between Aphoebantus and Epacmus remain unresolved. At least one world authority considers Epacmus to be a subset of Aphoebantus rather than a valid distinct .

Etymology

The specific epithet "desertus" (Latin for "desert" or "abandoned") suggests the was described from or is characteristic of desert or arid environments.

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