Pantarbes

Osten Sacken, 1877

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Pantarbes is a of bee flies ( Bombyliidae) comprising six described . The genus was established by Osten Sacken in 1877 and is currently classified within the Cythereinae. Species in this genus are found in North America, with records from the western United States and adjacent regions.

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How to pronounce Pantarbes: /pænˈtɑrbɛs/

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Distribution

Western North America; have been recorded from the western United States including California and neighboring regions.

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Species List

The contains six described : Pantarbes capito Osten Sacken, 1877; Pantarbes pusio Osten Sacken, 1887; Pantarbes willistoni Osten Sacken, 1887; Pantarbes earinus Hall & Evenhuis, 1984; Pantarbes megistus Hall & Evenhuis, 1984; and Pantarbes scinax Hall & Evenhuis, 1984.

Taxonomic History

Three were described by Osten Sacken in the late 19th century, with three additional species described by Hall & Evenhuis in 1984.