Hilara umbrosa
Loew, 1862
Hilara umbrosa is a of dance fly in the Empididae, described by Loew in 1862. It belongs to the Hilara, a diverse group of predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship involving swarming and presentation. The species is part of the Empidinae and tribe Hilarini. Limited observational data exists for this species, with only 13 documented observations on iNaturalist as of the available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hilara umbrosa: /hɪˈlɑːrə ʌmˈbroʊsə/
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Taxonomic Note
The provided context sources primarily discuss Lymantria (spongy ) and do not contain information about Hilara umbrosa beyond basic taxonomic classification. The species name 'umbrosa' (Latin for 'shady' or 'shadowy') may refer to preference, but this is speculative without direct sources.