Apolysis sigma
(Coquillett, 1902)
Apolysis sigma is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, Usiinae. It was described by Coquillett in 1902 and is known to be widespread across North America. The Apolysis belongs to the tribe Apolysini, a group of bee flies characterized by specific morphological features related to their lifestyle.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apolysis sigma: //əˈpɒlɪsɪs ˈsɪɡmə//
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Distribution
Widespread in North America
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Taxonomic history
The was first described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1902. Coquillett was a prominent American entomologist who described numerous Diptera species in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.