Thereva frontalis
Say, 1824
Thereva frontalis is a of in the , first described by Thomas Say in 1824. It belongs to the and is part of the diverse of predatory within the superfamily . The species has been recorded from the northeastern United States, specifically from Vermont. Like other therevids, it likely exhibits the characteristic stiletto fly with an elongated, slender body and predatory habits, though detailed ecological studies for this particular species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thereva frontalis: //ˈθɛr.ɛ.və frɒnˈteɪ.lɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. The full geographic range of this is not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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