Pantarbes capito
Osten Sacken, 1877
Pantarbes capito is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) 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 flies that are typically and often of other insects. 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 Bombyliidae, though some sources may use alternate subfamily classifications. 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 , , 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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