Breviperna placida
(Coquillett, 1894)
Breviperna placida is a of stiletto fly in the Therevidae, originally described by Coquillett in 1894 as Psilocephala placida. Stiletto flies are a diverse group of predatory flies, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. The Breviperna is part of the therevid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Breviperna placida: /breˈvɪpɛrna ˈplasɪda/
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Distribution
North America (based on distribution and original description from United States).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
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