Hybomitra epistates
(Osten Sacken, 1878)
Epistate Horse Fly
Hybomitra epistates is a horse fly in the Tabanidae, commonly known as the Epistate Horse Fly. It occurs in northern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Hybomitra, it belongs to a group noted for including some of the fastest-flying insects. The species is documented through limited observation records, with 56 observations reported on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hybomitra epistates: //ˌhaɪboʊˈmaɪtrə ˌɛpɪˈsteɪtiːz//
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. Specific distribution records include Vermont in the US.
Similar Taxa
- Hybomitra hineiCongeneric in the same ; H. hinei is specifically noted as the fastest flying insect on record (89 mph), whereas no such speed record is documented for H. epistates