Orbellia petersoni
(Malloch, 1916)
Orbellia petersoni is a of true fly in the Heleomyzidae, a group of small to medium-sized flies often associated with decaying organic matter. The species was described by Malloch in 1916. It belongs to the tribe Orbelliini within the Heleomyzinae. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orbellia petersoni: //ɔːrˈbɛli.ə ˌpiːtərˈsoʊnaɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. Additional North American distribution likely but not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Orbellia petersoni is classified in the tribe Orbelliini, Heleomyzinae. The Orbellia contains multiple , though detailed species-level information remains limited in accessible literature.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'petersoni' honors an individual, though the exact namesake is not documented in available sources. The name Orbellia commemorates the entomologist George Henry Edwards Orbell (1866-1946), a British dipterist.