Whitneyomyia
Bequaert, 1933
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1Whitneyomyia is a of horse flies in the Tabanidae, established by Bequaert in 1933. The genus contains at least one described , W. beatifica. As a member of the tribe Tabanini, it belongs to a diverse group of blood-feeding flies. Very little specific biological information is available for this genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Whitneyomyia: /wɪtˈniː.oʊˌmaɪ.jə/
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Identification
Whitneyomyia can be distinguished from other horse fly by characteristics established in Bequaert's 1933 description, though specific diagnostic features are not well-documented in accessible literature. As a member of the tribe Tabanini, it shares traits with other genera in this tribe, including the genus Tabanus. Definitive identification requires examination of and original taxonomic description.
Distribution
The distribution of Whitneyomyia is poorly documented. The type W. beatifica was described from material with locality data that is not readily accessible in summary sources. As a Tabanidae , its range is presumably limited to regions where the occurs, but specific geographic boundaries remain undefined.
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Taxonomic status
The was established by Joseph Charles Bequaert in 1933. The single described W. beatifica appears to be rarely encountered or collected, as evidenced by zero observations in iNaturalist and limited mention in faunistic surveys.