Conophorus obesulus
(Loew, 1872)
Conophorus obesulus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, found in western North America. The species is recognized by its stout body form suggested by its specific epithet 'obesulus'. It has been documented from California to Colorado and north to British Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conophorus obesulus: /kəˈnɒfərəs oʊˈbiːsjʊləs/
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Distribution
Western United States from California to Colorado, and north to British Columbia, Canada.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'obesulus' is a diminutive form suggesting a stout or plump body, distinguishing this from more slender relatives in the Conophorus.
Taxonomic History
Originally described by Hermann Loew in 1872.