Physoconops townsendi
Camras, 1955
Physoconops townsendi is a of thick-headed fly in the Conopidae, described by Camras in 1955. It belongs to the Physoconops, which includes species that mimic potter wasps in appearance. Like other conopid flies, this species is likely a , though specific associations for P. townsendi remain undocumented in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Physoconops townsendi: //ˌfaɪ.soʊˈkoʊ.nɒps ˈtaʊn.zɛnˌdaɪ//
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Similar Taxa
- Physocephala tibialisBoth are conopid flies in the tribe Physocephalini that exhibit potter wasp mimicry with elongated and pigmented wing margins. P. tibialis is known to parasitize bumble bees, while P. townsendi's are unconfirmed.
- Physoconops brachyrhynchusCongeneric sharing similar -mimicking ; identification requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
- Zodion intermediumAnother conopid fly that parasitizes solitary , but Zodion are smaller (5-7 mm) and lack the pronounced wasp-waist mimicry seen in Physoconops.