Exoprosopa anomala
Painter, 1934
Exoprosopa anomala is a of bee fly described by Painter in 1934. It belongs to the Bombyliidae, a diverse group of true flies known for their -like appearance and parasitic larval . The species is placed in the Anthracinae and tribe Exoprosopini. Like other bee flies, likely feed on nectar and pollen, while larvae are presumed to be of other insects, though specific records for this species remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exoprosopa anomala: /ɛk.soʊˈpɹoʊ.sə.pə əˈnɒ.mə.lə/
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Taxonomic placement
Exoprosopa anomala was described by J.H. Painter in 1934. The Exoprosopa is one of the largest genera in Bombyliidae, with distributed primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. The specific epithet 'anomala' suggests the species was noted for some unusual or anomalous characteristic relative to other members of the genus at the time of description.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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