Heteromyia fasciata
Say, 1825
biting midge
Heteromyia fasciata is a of biting midge in the Ceratopogonidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. The species occurs in North America and belongs to the Heteromyia, which is classified within the tribe Heteromyiini. As with other ceratopogonids, are small, blood-feeding flies, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heteromyia fasciata: //ˌhɛt.ɛr.oʊˈmaɪə ˌfæs.iˈɑː.tə//
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Distribution
North America
Human Relevance
biting midges in the Ceratopogonidae are known to feed on vertebrate blood, including that of humans, though specific documentation of H. fasciata as a pest or is not established.