Phaenobezzia opaca
(Loew, 1861)
Phaenobezzia opaca is a of in the , 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 characterized by specific patterns and antennal structures. The Phaenobezzia was established to accommodate previously placed in Bezzia but distinguished by particular morphological features of the mouthparts and .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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