Metacosmus mancipennis
Coquillett, 1910
Metacosmus mancipennis is a of bee fly (Diptera: Bombyliidae) in the Tomomyzinae, described by Coquillett in 1910. The Metacosmus is a small group within Bombyliidae, and this species remains poorly documented in scientific literature. Available records are sparse, with limited observational data despite its acceptance as a valid .
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How to pronounce Metacosmus mancipennis: /ˌmɛtəˈkɒzməs ˌmænsiˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
North America; records from the western United States.
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Taxonomic note
Metacosmus is placed in the Tomomyzinae, a group of bee flies characterized by particular wing venation patterns and larval . The contains few described and has received limited modern taxonomic revision.