Hybomitra hinei
(Johnson, 1900)
horse fly
Hybomitra hinei is a of in the . A male of the Hybomitra hinei wrighti has been documented reaching speeds of up to 145 km per hour when pursuing a female, representing one of the fastest recorded flight speeds. The species occurs in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hybomitra hinei: //haɪ.boʊˈmaɪ.trə ˈhaɪ.neɪ//
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. Specific distribution records include Vermont and other U.S. states.
Behavior
Males have been observed engaging in high-speed pursuit of females. The Hybomitra hinei wrighti has been recorded reaching speeds of up to 145 km per hour during such pursuits.
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Speed record
The 145 km per hour speed attributed to Hybomitra hinei specifically refers to the Hybomitra hinei wrighti, not necessarily to all of H. hinei.