Orbellia barbata

(Garrett, 1921)

Orbellia barbata is a of fly in the Heleomyzidae, first described by Garrett in 1921. The species belongs to the tribe Orbelliini within the Heleomyzinae. It is known from limited distribution records in the northeastern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orbellia barbata: /ɔrˈbɛ.li.a ˈbar.ba.ta/

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Distribution

Northeastern United States; recorded from Vermont and other US localities.

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Taxonomic note

Orbellia barbata is the type of the Orbellia, which was established to accommodate this and related species within Heleomyzidae.

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