Henicomyia hubbardii
Coquillett, 1898
Henicomyia hubbardii is a of stiletto fly in the Therevidae, Xestomyzinae. It was described by Coquillett in 1898. The Henicomyia belongs to a group of predatory flies commonly known as stiletto flies, characterized by their slender body form and stiletto-like ovipositor in females. The specific epithet honors an individual with the surname Hubbard.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Henicomyia hubbardii: //ˌhɛnɪkoʊˈmaɪə hʌˈbɑːrdi.aɪ//
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Taxonomic Note
The is classified within the Xestomyzinae, one of several subfamilies within the diverse Therevidae. The family Therevidae (stiletto flies) comprises approximately 1,600 described species worldwide, with larvae typically being predatory in soil or decaying organic matter.