Bittacus texanus
Banks, 1908
Texas hangingfly
Bittacus texanus is a of in the , described by Banks in 1908. Like other members of its family, this is characterized by its distinctive hanging posture, grasping the substrate with its legs while the remaining four legs dangle freely. The species is found in North America, with records from both the United States and Mexico. Hangingflies are predatory insects related to , representing an ancient lineage of .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bittacus texanus: /ˈbɪtəkəs tɛkˈseɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America and Middle America (Mexico). GBIF records indicate presence in both regions, though specific locality details are sparse.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Tracking Tetraopes texanus with Terry | Beetles In The Bush
- The Texas Prick | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: More Insects From Sunflowers
- Apiaceae | Beetles In The Bush