Lordotus planus
Osten Sacken, 1877
Lordotus planus is a of in the , first described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It belongs to the Lordotinae and tribe Lordotini. The Lordotus comprises bee flies characterized by their distinctive morphological features. Limited information exists on the specific biology and of this species, though it shares the general traits of Bombyliidae, including larval development and nectar-feeding .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lordotus planus: /lɔrˈdoʊtəs ˈpleɪnəs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Eaters of thistles: Thistle tortoise beetle, Cassida rubiginosa, and Canada thistle bud weevil, Larinus planus — Bug of the Week
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde wage war on thistles: Thistle head weevils, Rhinocyllus conicus — Bug of the Week
- Archive — Bug of the Week
- Scathophagidae | Beetles In The Bush