Phaenobezzia opaca
(Loew, 1861)
Phaenobezzia opaca is a of biting midge in the Ceratopogonidae, first described by Loew in 1861. It belongs to the tribe Palpomyiini within the Ceratopogoninae. The Phaenobezzia comprises biting midges that are generally predatory or as . Specific biological details for P. opaca remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phaenobezzia opaca: /faɪˌnɒˈbɛziə oʊˈpeɪkə/
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Distribution
Records exist from North America; specific locality data are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Phaenobezzia opaca is classified in the tribe Palpomyiini, a group within Ceratopogonidae characterized by specific wing venation patterns and antennal structures. The Phaenobezzia was established to accommodate previously placed in Bezzia but distinguished by particular morphological features of the mouthparts and genitalia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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