Nemotelus bruesii

Melander, 1903

Brues' soldier fly

Nemotelus bruesii, commonly known as Brues' soldier fly, is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae. The species was described by Melander in 1903. It belongs to the Nemotelinae, a group characterized by their slender bodies and often metallic coloration. The species has been documented through numerous observations, suggesting it is relatively well-represented in entomological collections and citizen science records.

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How to pronounce Nemotelus bruesii: //nɛmoʊˈtiːləs ˈbrjuːsi.aɪ//

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Taxonomic Status Note

The Catalogue of Life lists Nemotelus bruesii as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted . This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in the Nemotelus. The species name honors Charles Thomas Brues, an American entomologist known for his work on Diptera.

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