Agkistrocerus megerlei
(Wiedemann, 1828)
horse fly
Agkistrocerus megerlei is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae, described by Wiedemann in 1828. It belongs to the tribe Tabanini within the Tabaninae. Very few observations exist for this species, with only 8 records documented on iNaturalist. As a member of Tabanidae, females are presumed to be blood-feeders, though specific associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agkistrocerus megerlei: /æɡˌkɪstroʊˈsɛrəs ˈmeɪɡərlɛi/
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Distribution
United States.
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Taxonomic Note
The Agkistrocerus is a small group within Tabanidae. The specific epithet 'megerlei' honors the entomologist Johann Baptist Megerle von Mühlfeld (1765–1840), an Austrian naturalist who contributed significantly to early insect .
Data Deficiency
This is extremely poorly documented in public databases. The low observation count (8 records on iNaturalist) and minimal published literature suggest it may be genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific that are infrequently surveyed.