Nilobezzia mallochi
Wirth, 1962
Nilobezzia mallochi is a of biting midge in the Ceratopogonidae, described by Wirth in 1962. It belongs to the Nilobezzia, a group within the predatory ceratopogonid tribe Sphaeromiini. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in current taxonomic databases. Beyond basic taxonomic placement, detailed biological information for this specific species remains limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nilobezzia mallochi: //ˌnaɪloʊˈbɛtsiə ˈmæloʊki//
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Taxonomic History
Described by Willis Wirth in 1962. The specific epithet 'mallochi' likely honors John Russell Malloch, a prominent dipterist known for his work on various fly including Ceratopogonidae.
Genus Characteristics
Members of Nilobezzia are predatory biting midges in the tribe Sphaeromiini. The is distinguished by morphological features of the mouthparts and genitalia, though specific diagnostic traits for N. mallochi require examination of .