Henicomyia hubbardii
Coquillett, 1898
Henicomyia hubbardii is a of in the , Xestomyzinae. It was described by Coquillett in 1898. The Henicomyia belongs to a group of predatory commonly known as stiletto flies, characterized by their slender body form and stiletto-like 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 . The family Therevidae () comprises approximately 1,600 described species worldwide, with typically being predatory in soil or decaying matter.