Merosargus caeruleifrons

(Johnson, 1900)

Merosargus caeruleifrons is a of soldier fly ( Stratiomyidae) described by Johnson in 1900. Originally described under the Sargus, it was later transferred to Merosargus. The specific epithet caeruleifrons refers to blue coloration on the frontal region of the . It is one of approximately 60 species in the genus Merosargus, which is primarily Neotropical in distribution.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Merosargus caeruleifrons: /ˌmɛroʊˈsɑːrɡəs ˌkaɪruːliˈfrɑːnz/

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Distribution

United States.

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Original Description

First described as Sargus caeruleifrons by Johnson in 1900, later transferred to the Merosargus.

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