Tabanus cymatophorus
Osten Sacken, 1876
Tabanus cymatophorus is a of in the , first described by Osten Sacken in 1876. The species is recognized as valid by major taxonomic databases including GBIF and NCBI, though it was historically listed as a synonym in some sources. As a member of the Tabanus, it shares the characteristic large size and biting mouthparts typical of horse flies. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only four documented observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be rare, geographically restricted, or underreported.
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How to pronounce Tabanus cymatophorus: /təˈbeɪnəs saɪˌmætəˈfɔrəs/
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Taxonomic Status
There is some historical discrepancy in the taxonomic status of T. cymatophorus. The Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI recognize it as an accepted valid . This suggests the species may have been subject to taxonomic revision or confusion with related . The exact current taxonomic treatment may vary by regional authority.
Data Deficiency
With only four observations recorded on iNaturalist and limited published literature, T. cymatophorus appears to be data-deficient. This could reflect genuine rarity, restricted range, specificity, or simply lack of targeted survey effort. The was described in 1876 from material collected in the 19th century, and modern records appear scarce.