Thevenetimyia affinis
Hall, 1969
Thevenetimyia affinis is a of in the , described by Hall in 1969. The Thevenetimyia belongs to a group of bee flies characterized by their larval lifestyle. As with other members of Bombyliidae, are likely nectar feeders, while develop as parasitoids of other , typically solitary or . The species is documented through 27 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is recognized in field records but remains poorly studied in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thevenetimyia affinis: //θɛvəˈnɛtɪˌmaɪ.jə əˈfɪnɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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