Epacmus nitidus

Cole & Lovett, 1921

Epacmus nitidus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Cole and Lovett in 1921. The Epacmus belongs to the Anthracinae and tribe Aphoebantini. Members of this genus are small, fuzzy flies approximately 7-10 millimeters in length. The genus Epacmus has been subject to taxonomic debate, with at least one authority suggesting it may represent a subset of the genus Aphoebantus rather than a valid separate genus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epacmus nitidus: /ɛˈpakməs ˈnɪtɪdəs/

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