Exoprosopa painterorum
Johnson & Johnson, 1960
Exoprosopa painterorum is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Johnson & Johnson in 1960. It belongs to the Anthracinae and tribe Exoprosopini. The species is named in honor of the Painter family, likely referring to entomologists associated with this group. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
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How to pronounce Exoprosopa painterorum: /ɛksəˈprəsəpə peɪntəˈrɔːrəm/
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Etymology
The specific epithet painterorum honors the Painter , likely referring to entomologists who contributed to the study of bee flies or related .
Taxonomic Note
GBIF records the authorship date as 1959, while Catalogue of Life and other sources list 1960. This minor discrepancy may reflect publication date versus actual description date.