Lordotus gibbus
Loew, 1863
Lordotus gibbus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, first described by Loew in 1863. It belongs to the Lordotinae and tribe Lordotini. Bee flies in this family are typically characterized by their stout, hairy bodies and long adapted for nectar feeding. The specific epithet 'gibbus' refers to a humped or convex shape, likely describing some aspect of the species' .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lordotus gibbus: //lɔːrˈdoʊtəs ˈɡɪbəs//
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Taxonomic placement
Lordotus gibbus is classified within the Lordotinae and tribe Lordotini, distinguishing it from other bee fly lineages within Bombyliidae. The Lordotus was established to accommodate with distinctive morphological features separating them from related genera.