Apatolestes actites
Philip & Steffan, 1962
Apatolestes actites is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, described from coastal California in 1962. It is notable for being —females can produce without requiring a blood meal, a relatively uncommon trait among tabanids. The species is restricted to coastal in California and has been the subject of limited biological study.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apatolestes actites: //ˌæpəˈtɒləstiːz ˈæksaɪtiːz//
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Habitat
Coastal California environments. The is specifically associated with coastal , though detailed microhabitat preferences have not been documented in accessible sources.
Distribution
Native to coastal California, United States. The appears to have a restricted range limited to this region.
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Autogeny
This exhibits autogeny—the ability to produce viable without a blood meal. This is a significant reproductive among horse flies, as most tabanids are anautogenous and require blood feeding for egg development.