Thevenetimyia tridentata
Hull, 1966
Thevenetimyia tridentata is a of in the , first described by Hull in 1966. Bee flies are a diverse family of known for their larval biology, typically attacking the stages of other . The Thevenetimyia belongs to a group of bee flies characterized by distinctive morphological features. Specific biological details for T. tridentata remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thevenetimyia tridentata: //ˌθɛ.vɛ.nəˈtaɪ.mi.aɪ̯ ˌtraɪˈdɛn.teɪ.tə//
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Taxonomic Note
Thevenetimyia tridentata was described by Frank M. Hull in 1966. Hull was a prolific dipterist who described numerous . The specific epithet 'tridentata' refers to a three-toothed structure, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature of the species.
Family Characteristics
Members of typically have stout, hairy bodies resembling , a single pair of (characteristic of ), and long adapted for nectar feeding. Larval stages are generally of other , including or of , , bees, , and other .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Plant Communication Research: 'Taking Root' | Bug Squad
- Plants Can Eavesdrop, Sense Danger | Bug Squad
- Rick Karban: Do Plants Have Personalities? | Bug Squad
- Rick Karban, UC Davis Expert on Plant Communication, Named ESA Fellow | Bug Squad
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
- It Pays to Be a Relative | Bug Squad