Hybomitra sonomensis
(Osten Sacken, 1877)
horse fly
Hybomitra sonomensis is a of horse fly in the Tabanidae. It belongs to a species group that has been subject to taxonomic revision, with Hybomitra philipi now synonymized with it. The species occurs in western North America. It has been historically confused with related species, particularly Hybomitra enigmatica, which was described as a new species based on stages and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hybomitra sonomensis: /haɪboʊˈmaɪtrə soʊnəˈmɛnsɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Hybomitra enigmatica and H. phaenops through detailed morphological comparison of and stages. Specific diagnostic characters for H. sonomensis require examination of larval and pupal alongside adult features.
Distribution
Western North America; occurs in Canada and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Hybomitra enigmaticaFormerly confused with H. sonomensis; distinguished by larval, pupal, and .
- Hybomitra phaenopsOccurs in the same region and requires morphological comparison for accurate identification.
- Hybomitra philipiSynonymized with H. sonomensis; previously treated as a separate .