Aldrichia
Coquillett, 1894
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2Aldrichia is a of bee flies (Bombyliidae) to North America, established by Coquillett in 1894. The genus contains two described : A. ehrmanii (the type species) and A. auripuncta. As members of the tribe Conophorini, these flies share characteristics with other bee flies including a or hyperparasitoid strategy, though specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aldrichia: /ælˈdrɪkiə/
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Identification
Aldrichia can be distinguished from other Conophorini by a combination of wing venation patterns and body proportions, though precise diagnostic features require examination of . A. auripuncta is characterized by golden punctation on the body, as indicated by its specific epithet. Separation from the widespread and morphologically similar genus Conophorus may require microscopic examination of genitalic structures.
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Distribution
North America; precise range limits for each are not well documented in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- ConophorusBoth belong to tribe Conophorini and share similar body plans and wing venation; Aldrichia is distinguished by subtle differences in structure and genitalic .
- LordotusAnother North American Conophorini with overlapping geographic range; Aldrichia tend to have more slender body proportions.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Daniel William Coquillett in 1894 with A. ehrmanii as the type . A. auripuncta was described by Painter in 1940, more than four decades later. The genus has received limited taxonomic attention since its original description.