Thevenetimyia harrisi
Osten Sacken, 1877
Thevenetimyia harrisi is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It is one of the few documented species within its , which is restricted to the New World. Records indicate it occurs in the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. As with other bombyliids, likely visit flowers for nectar, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thevenetimyia harrisi: /ˌθɛvɛnɛˈtɪmiˌjaɪ ˈhærɪsi/
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Distribution
Documented from Vermont, United States. GBIF records indicate distribution within the US, though specific range details are sparse.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'harrisi' honors an individual, though the exact person commemorated is not specified in available sources. The name Thevenetimyia honors French entomologist Pierre Thévenet.