Zabrachia magnicornis
Cresson, 1919
Zabrachia magnicornis is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, first described by Cresson in 1919. It belongs to the Pachygastrinae, a group of small to medium-sized flies characterized by reduced wing venation. The species epithet 'magnicornis' refers to notably large . Observations of this species are sparse, with limited documentation of its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zabrachia magnicornis: /zəˈbrækiə ˌmæɡnɪˈkɔrnɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Zabrachia by enlarged . Within Stratiomyidae, placement in Pachygastrinae indicated by reduced wing venation and small to medium body size. Specific identification requires examination of antennal structure and comparison with .
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Distribution
Documented distribution limited; specific range not well established in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Zabrachia speciesShare -level characters; distinguished by antennal size and structure
- Other PachygastrinaeShare reduced wing venation; distinguished by antennal and -level characters
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Nomenclature
epithet 'magnicornis' derives from Latin 'magnus' (large) and 'cornu' (horn/), referring to the enlarged antennae characteristic of this species.
Taxonomic history
Described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1919, a prominent American dipterist who described numerous stratiomyid .