Anoplodonta nigrirostris
(Loew, 1866)
Anoplodonta nigrirostris is a soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, first described by Loew in 1866 under the basionym Odontomyia nigrirostris. The species is documented from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Like other Stratiomyidae, likely visit flowers for nectar. The Anoplodonta is characterized by distinctive mouthpart .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anoplodonta nigrirostris: /ænəploʊˈdɒntə nɪɡˌraɪˈrɒstrɪs/
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Mexico
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Original description
First described as Odontomyia nigrirostris by Loew in 1866, later transferred to Anoplodonta.
Observation frequency
Documented in 13 observations on iNaturalist as of data compilation, indicating the is rarely encountered or underreported.