Euparyphus cinctus

Osten Sacken, 1886

Crowned Euparyphus

Euparyphus cinctus is a of in the , first described by Osten Sacken in 1886. It is known from the United States and Mexico. The "Crowned Euparyphus" suggests distinctive ornamentation. As a member of the soldier flies, it belongs to a family whose are often associated with decaying matter and are recognized for their ecological role as and recyclers.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euparyphus cinctus: /juːˈpærɪfəs ˈsɪŋktəs/

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Distribution

United States and Mexico.

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Taxonomic note

According to Catalogue of Life, Euparyphus cinctus is listed as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted name. The is placed in the subgenus Euparyphus (Aochletus).

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