Aphoebantus mus
(Osten Sacken, 1877)
bee fly
Aphoebantus mus is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) first described by Osten Sacken in 1877. As a member of the tribe Aphoebantini, it belongs to a group of small, often inconspicuous bee flies. The Aphoebantus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities suggesting that the genus Epacmus may represent a subset of Aphoebantus rather than a distinct genus. The species has been documented in field observations in juniper woodland in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphoebantus mus: /æˈfoʊbæntəs mʌs/
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Habitat
Juniper woodland has been documented as for this based on field observations in New Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- EpacmusAt least one world authority on bee flies suggests Epacmus may not be a valid but rather a subset of Aphoebantus, indicating potential taxonomic overlap or synonymy between these groups.