Hybomitra criddlei
(Brooks, 1946)
Hybomitra criddlei is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae. The species was described by Brooks in 1946. As a member of the Hybomitra, it belongs to a group of biting flies commonly known as deer flies or horse flies. The specific epithet criddlei honors an individual, following the pattern of patronymic naming in entomology.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hybomitra criddlei: /haɪˈbɒmɪtrə ˈkrɪdliː/
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Distribution
The has been documented with 29 observations on iNaturalist, though specific geographic range details are not well established in available sources. The Hybomitra has a primarily Holarctic distribution.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'criddlei' is a patronym, though the individual being honored is not specified in available sources. The was originally described in 1946.