Eichlinia magnifica
(Beutenmüller, 1900)
Eichlinia magnifica is a in the , first described by Beutenmüller in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Melittiini within the Sesiinae. The Eichlinia was established to accommodate species formerly placed in related sesiid genera. Like other sesiid , likely exhibit - through transparent and wasp-like body coloration. The species is classified as accepted in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eichlinia magnifica: //aɪˈklɪniə mæɡˈnɪfɪkə//
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Distribution
Nearctic region
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by William Beutenmüller in 1900. The Eichlinia was named in honor of the John B. Eichlin, who made significant contributions to the study of ().
Systematic Position
Eichlinia magnifica is placed in the tribe Melittiini, which primarily consists of that are associated with woody . The tribe is characterized by specific morphological features of the and .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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