Bezzia perplexa
Dow & Turner, 1976
Bezzia perplexa is a of biting midge in the Ceratopogonidae, described by Dow and Turner in 1976. The Bezzia comprises non-blood-feeding ceratopogonids whose larvae develop in aquatic or semi-aquatic . As a member of the Palpomyiini tribe, this species shares characteristics with other predatory or detritivorous biting midges. Published records for this species are limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bezzia perplexa: //ˈbɛtsiə pərˈplɛksa//
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Taxonomic Note
Bezzia perplexa was described in 1976 by Dow and Turner. The specific epithet 'perplexa' suggests the presented taxonomic difficulty at the time of description. The Bezzia currently contains over 300 described species globally, with many species known from limited material.
Data Limitations
Only 3 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. No published -level ecological studies were located. Most information about this species must be inferred cautiously from -level characteristics of Bezzia.