Caloparyphus mariposa

(James, 1939)

Caloparyphus mariposa is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, first described by James in 1939. The specific epithet "mariposa" (Spanish for ) refers to Mariposa County, California, where the was collected. It is one of approximately 20 species in the Caloparyphus, a group of Nearctic soldier flies characterized by distinctive wing venation and body patterning. As with most Stratiomyidae, the larvae are likely aquatic or semi-aquatic, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caloparyphus mariposa: /ˌkæloʊˈpærɪfəs ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/

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Distribution

Canada, United States. The type locality is Mariposa County, California.

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Etymology

The specific epithet "mariposa" refers to Mariposa County, California, the type locality where the was collected. The name derives from Spanish "mariposa" meaning , though the itself is a dipteran (fly), not a lepidopteran.

Taxonomic Note

The Caloparyphus belongs to the tribe Oxycerini within Stratiomyinae. in this genus are distinguished by features of the wing venation, including characteristic patterns of dark markings on the wings, and modifications of the male terminalia.