Thereva flavipilosa
Cole, 1923
Thereva flavipilosa is a of in the , first described by Cole in 1923. The specific epithet 'flavipilosa' refers to yellowish hair. It is a member of a diverse of predatory known for their distinctive elongated mouthparts and agile . Documentation of this species is sparse, with limited observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thereva flavipilosa: /θɛˈreɪvə flæˈvɪpɪloʊsə/
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Identification
Distinguishing Thereva flavipilosa from requires examination of specific setal patterns and coloration referenced in the original description. The yellowish pilosity indicated by the name may serve as a diagnostic feature when compared to similar Thereva species. Accurate identification typically requires reference to Cole's 1923 description or subsequent taxonomic revisions.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'flavipilosa' is derived from Latin: 'flavus' meaning or golden, and 'pilosus' meaning hairy or covered with hair, referring to the yellowish hair covering characteristic of this .
Taxonomic Documentation
The original description by Frank H. Cole in 1923 remains the primary source of morphological information for this . No subsequent redescriptions or detailed studies have been widely documented in accessible literature.
Data Availability
As of current records, there are only 8 observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating this is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify from photographs alone.