Stonyx clelia

Osten Sacken, 1886

Stonyx clelia is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1886. The species is known from the southwestern United States (Arizona) and Mexico. As a member of the bee fly family, it likely exhibits the group's characteristic larval lifestyle, though specific details for this species remain undocumented. Records of this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stonyx clelia: /ˈsto.nɪks ˈkliː.lia/

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Distribution

Arizona, United States; Mexico

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Taxonomic authority

First described by Carl Robert Osten Sacken in 1886.

Observational records

iNaturalist reports 15 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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