Conophorus cristatus
Painter, 1940
Conophorus cristatus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Painter in 1940. Bee flies in this family are generally known as of other insects, though specific records for this species remain undocumented. The species name 'cristatus' refers to a crested or tufted appearance, likely describing some aspect of the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conophorus cristatus: //kɔˈnɒfərəs krɪˈsteɪtəs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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