Nilobezzia

Kieffer, 1921

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Nilobezzia is a of biting midges in the Ceratopogonidae, established by Kieffer in 1921. The genus contains more than 70 described . Members of this genus belong to the tribe Sphaeromiini within the Ceratopogoninae. Like other ceratopogonids, these are small flies with blood-feeding females.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nilobezzia: /ˌnɪloʊˈbɛtsiə/

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Taxonomic note

Nilobezzia is placed in the tribe Sphaeromiini, Ceratopogoninae. The was established by Kieffer in 1921 and currently includes over 70 described .

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