Sphecomyiella
Hendel, 1933
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2Sphecomyiella is a of flies in the Pyrgotidae, established by Hendel in 1933. The genus is currently considered a synonym of Pyrgota, though its taxonomic status remains uncertain across sources. Pyrgotidae are known as pyrgotid flies, a group of flies that target scarab beetles. The genus has been recorded in iNaturalist with over 1,000 observations, suggesting some level of field recognition, though identifications may reflect historical rather than current .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphecomyiella: //ˌsfɛkoʊˈmaɪɛlə//
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Host Associations
- Scarabaeidae - Pyrgotidae members are of scarab beetles; specific records for Sphecomyiella are not established
Similar Taxa
- PyrgotaSphecomyiella is treated as a synonym of Pyrgota in Catalogue of Life, though GBIF lists it as doubtful; both share -level characters of Pyrgotidae
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
The exhibits conflicting taxonomic status across databases: Catalogue of Life treats it as a synonym of Pyrgota, GBIF marks it as doubtful with higher-rank match, while NCBI and iNaturalist recognize it as a valid genus. This discrepancy reflects ongoing revisionary work needed in Pyrgotidae .
Observational Data
iNaturalist records 1,188 observations under this name, though these identifications may not reflect current taxonomic consensus and could represent specimens now assignable to Pyrgota sensu lato.