Exoprosopa clarki

Curran, 1930

Exoprosopa clarki is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Curran in 1930. The Exoprosopa belongs to the Anthracinae and contains numerous species distributed primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. Members of this genus are characterized by their robust body form and often striking wing patterns. As with other bee flies, are likely nectar feeders, while larvae are of other insects.

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How to pronounce Exoprosopa clarki: /ɛk.səˈproʊ.sə.pə ˈklɑr.kaɪ/

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Taxonomic Context

Exoprosopa is a large within the bee fly Bombyliidae, with occurring primarily in North America, particularly in western regions. The specific epithet 'clarki' honors an individual, likely a collector or colleague of the describer Charles Howard Curran.

Data Availability

This has limited published information. As of the available sources, only basic taxonomic data (original description, classification) and 22 iNaturalist observations have been documented. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing the , , or of E. clarki were found in the provided sources.

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