Cyclotelus rufiventris

(Loew, 1869)

Cyclotelus rufiventris is a of stiletto fly in the Therevidae, originally described by Loew in 1869. The species is currently considered a synonym of Cerocatus rufiventris, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision within this group of Diptera. Stiletto flies are generally predatory as and have larvae that inhabit soil or decaying organic matter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyclotelus rufiventris: //saɪkloʊˈtɛləs ˌruːfɪˈvɛntrɪs//

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