Pantarbes capito
Osten Sacken, 1877
Pantarbes capito is a of ( ) described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It is known from the southwestern United States, with records spanning from California to Wyoming. As a member of the bee fly family, it belongs to a group of that are typically and often of other . The Pantarbes is classified within the Cythereinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pantarbes capito: //pænˈtɑr.biːz ˈkæp.ɪ.toʊ//
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Distribution
Southwestern United States, specifically from California to Wyoming. Documented from 9 iNaturalist observations.
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Taxonomic placement
The Catalogue of Life places Pantarbes capito within the Cythereinae of , though some sources may use alternate subfamily . The was established by C.R. Osten Sacken in 1877.
Data scarcity
Available information for this is extremely limited. The 9 iNaturalist observations suggest it is rarely encountered or underreported. No published studies specifically addressing its biology, , or were found in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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