Thevenetimyia affinis
Hall, 1969
Thevenetimyia affinis is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, 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 larvae develop as parasitoids of other insects, typically solitary bees 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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