Chlorotabanus

Lutz, 1913

Green Horse Flies

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Chlorotabanus is a of horse flies ( Tabanidae) comprising approximately 11 described . Officially recognized in 1913, the genus is distinguished by its distinctive pale green body coloration and solid-colored . Species are predominantly found in South America, with one species to North America. All species are and in activity pattern.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chlorotabanus: //ˌklɔːroʊtəˈbeɪnəs//

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Identification

Pale green body coloration; solid-colored (not patterned or banded); sclerotized ; absence of frontal callus. Most structurally similar to Phaeotabanus among other tabanid .

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Distribution

Predominantly South America; Amazon region including Brazil (Amazonas, Maranhão). One , Chlorotabanus crepuscularis, is to North America.

Behavior

All are and .

Similar Taxa

  • PhaeotabanusMost similar in structural ; both share general body plan and proportions within Tabanidae.

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