Exoprosopa agassizii
Loew, 1869
Exoprosopa agassizii is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, first described by Friedrich Hermann Loew in 1869. The species belongs to the Exoprosopa, a diverse group of bee flies characterized by their robust bodies and often striking patterns. As with other members of the family, E. agassizii likely exhibits the typical bee fly including a stout, furry body and a long adapted for nectar feeding. The species name honors the naturalist Louis Agassiz.
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How to pronounce Exoprosopa agassizii: //ˌɛksoʊproʊˈsoʊpə əˌɡæsɪˈzaɪ.aɪ//
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Taxonomic history
The was first described by German entomologist Friedrich Hermann Loew in 1869, making it one of the earlier described species in the Exoprosopa.