Stonemyia rasa

(Loew, 1869)

Stonemyia rasa is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, first described by Loew in 1869. It has been documented in the northeastern United States, particularly Connecticut and Vermont. Research indicates it exhibits seasonal activity patterns, and it belongs to a whose species have been observed visiting flowers in New England.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stonemyia rasa: //stoʊˈnɛmiə ˈrɑːsə//

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Distribution

Northeastern United States; specifically recorded from Connecticut and Vermont. Distribution records also indicate presence in the United States broadly.

Seasonality

Exhibits seasonal activity patterns in Connecticut, as documented in field studies. Specific months of peak activity not detailed in available sources.

Behavior

Seasonal activity has been documented in Connecticut . Floral visitation has been observed in Stonemyia in New England, though specific floral associations for S. rasa are not separately detailed.

Similar Taxa

Atylotus duplexSympatric in Connecticut; studied alongside S. rasa in seasonal activity research. Both are Tabanidae but belong to different .
Atylotus thoracicusSympatric in Connecticut; studied alongside S. rasa in seasonal activity research. Both are Tabanidae but belong to different .

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Pangonia rasa by Loew in 1869, later transferred to Stonemyia.

Research context

S. rasa was included in a 2021 study on seasonal activity of Tabanidae in Connecticut, which also examined floral of Stonemyia in New England. The study focused on comparative flight activity patterns with Atylotus species.