Stilobezzia lutea

(Malloch, 1918)

Stilobezzia lutea is a of biting midge in the Ceratopogonidae, first described by Malloch in 1918. The Stilobezzia is part of a diverse group of small, blood-feeding or predatory flies commonly known as no-see-ums or punkies. Species in this genus are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . Stilobezzia lutea has been documented from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stilobezzia lutea: //ˌstaɪloʊˈbɛtsiə ˈluːtiə//

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Distribution

North America; specific locality records include the western United States. The has been documented in Colorado based on specimen records.

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