Sphecomyiella nelsoni

Kondratieff & Fitzgerald, 1993

Sphecomyiella nelsoni is a of pyrgotid fly described by Kondratieff & Fitzgerald in 1993. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Pyrgota nelsoni, reflecting taxonomic revisions within the Pyrgotidae. Pyrgotid flies are a small family of Diptera known for their distinctive as of scarab beetles.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sphecomyiella nelsoni: /ˌsfɛkoʊmaɪˈjɛlə ˈnɛlsəni/

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Similar Taxa

  • Pyrgota nelsoniCurrent accepted name; Sphecomyiella nelsoni is synonymized under this

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Taxonomic Status

Catalogue of Life and GBIF list Sphecomyiella nelsoni as a synonym of Pyrgota nelsoni, though NCBI and iNaturalist maintain it under Sphecomyiella. This reflects ongoing taxonomic uncertainty regarding generic limits within Pyrgotidae.

Family Characteristics

Pyrgotidae are a small of approximately 150 worldwide. are characterized by a prominent, forward-projecting with large , and larvae are endoparasitoids of adult scarab beetles.

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