Paradiplocampta
Hall, 1975
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1Paradiplocampta is a of bee flies ( Bombyliidae) established by Hall in 1975. The genus is , containing a single described , P. tabeti, known from the southwestern United States. As a member of the Anthracinae and tribe Villini, it belongs to a group of bee flies characterized by robust bodies and often mimetic coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paradiplocampta: /ˌparəˌdɪploʊˈkæmptə/
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Distribution
Known from California and Arizona, USA. The single described P. tabeti has been recorded from these two southwestern states.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Hall in 1975 and placed in the tribe Villini within the Anthracinae. The nature of the genus suggests it may represent a specialized or relict lineage within the bee flies.
Data limitations
No observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological information appears limited to taxonomic description and distribution records. The epithet 'tabeti' likely honors an individual, though the etymology is not documented in available sources.