Aphoebantus interruptus
Coquillett, 1891
Aphoebantus interruptus is a of ( ) described by Coquillett in 1891. The Aphoebantus belongs to the Anthracinae and tribe Aphoebantini. Some authorities have suggested that the genus Epacmus may be a synonym of Aphoebantus rather than a distinct genus. As with other bee flies, are likely nectar feeders, but detailed biological information for this species remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphoebantus interruptus: /æˈfiːbænˌtʊs ɪnˌtɛrˈrʌptəs/
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
At least one world authority on has asserted that the Epacmus may not be valid and could represent a subset of Aphoebantus instead. This suggests potential future taxonomic revision affecting the circumscription of Aphoebantus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Poecilopompilus algidus
- Brazil Bugs #4 – Mais dos percevejos | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: A Case of Predator Mimicry in the Bee Fly Genus Epacmus? (Diptera: Bombyliidae)
- Brazil Bugs #1 | Beetles In The Bush