Ammonaios confusus
Hauser & Irwin, 2003
Ammonaios confusus is a of in the , described by Hauser and Irwin in 2003. The Ammonaios was established relatively recently, and species within this group are poorly known compared to many other therevid . Like other Therevidae, are likely predatory or nectar-feeding, though specific ecological details remain undocumented. The species epithet 'confusus' suggests historical taxonomic confusion with related .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ammonaios confusus: //æmˈoʊnaɪ.oʊs kənˈfjuːsəs//
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Distribution
The has been documented from limited localities based on museum specimens and iNaturalist observations. Specific range details are not well established in published literature.
Ecological Role
As a member of , likely functions as a in soil and litter during larval stages, though this has not been directly documented for this .
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Ammonaios was described by Irwin and Lyneborg in 1981, with A. confusus added later by Hauser and Irwin in 2003. The name 'confusus' refers to the ' previous misidentification within the genus Psilocephala.
Data Limitations
This is known from very few specimens and observations. Most standard biological data—including detailed , preferences, and —have not been published.