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Ablautus coquilletti
Coquillett Prospector
Ablautus coquilletti is a species of assassin fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1935. The genus Ablautus comprises predatory flies commonly known as prospectors, characterized by their distinctive facial hair and venomous hunting behavior. This species is currently undergoing taxonomic revision as part of broader systematic studies of the genus Ablautus.
Geminaria pellucida
Geminaria pellucida is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, subfamily Lordotinae. Described by Coquillett in 1894, this species belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of the bee fly lineage. Bee flies are known for their parasitoid larval development, though specific host relationships for this species remain undocumented.
Heteromyia prattii
Heteromyia prattii is a species of biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae, first described by Coquillett in 1902. It occurs in eastern North America. As a member of the tribe Heteromyiini, it belongs to a group of small, blood-feeding flies commonly known as no-see-ums or punkies.
Pherbellia albovaria
Pherbellia albovaria is a species of marsh fly in the family Sciomyzidae, first described by Coquillett in 1901. The genus Pherbellia comprises predatory or parasitoid flies associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic mollusks. Like other sciomyzids, this species likely has larvae that develop in association with freshwater snails or slugs, though specific biological details for P. albovaria remain poorly documented. The species name 'albovaria' refers to white (albo-) markings on the legs or body (varia, varied).
Rhamphomyia sudigeronis
Rhamphomyia sudigeronis is a species of dance fly in the family Empididae, first described by Coquillett in 1895. As a member of the genus Rhamphomyia, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for elaborate courtship behaviors involving nuptial gifts. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases, though detailed biological information specific to this species remains limited.