Bolbomyia

Bolbomyia's theme is one that has captured the attention of many people over the years. Since his appearance on the public scene, Bolbomyia has been the subject of debate, study and interest by experts and fans alike. Its impact on society and daily life is undeniable, and its relevance continues to be a cause for reflection in various spheres. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Bolbomyia, from its history to its influence on the world today, with the aim of providing a complete and up-to-date overview of this fascinating topic.

Bolbomyia
Bolbomyia wuorentausi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Suborder: Brachycera
Infraorder: Tabanomorpha
Superfamily: Rhagionoidea
Family: Bolbomyiidae
Stuckenberg, 2001
Genus: Bolbomyia
Loew, 1850[1]
Type species
Bolbomyia nana
Loew, 1862
Species

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Synonyms

Bolbomyia is a genus of snipe flies, and the sole genus in the family Bolbomyiidae; until 2010, it was placed in the family Rhagionidae.[2] They are a small 2 to 3.5 mm, brown or black in color, with lightly infuscate (darkened) wings. They are restricted to the north temperate region of North America, Japan and Russian Far East (Kamchatka).[3][4]

Species

References

  1. ^ "Nomenclator Detail Record".
  2. ^ Kerr, Peter H. (2010). "Phylogeny and classification of Rhagionidae, with implications for Tabanomorpha (Diptera: Brachycera)". Zootaxa. 2592: 1–133.
  3. ^ Webb, Donald W. (1987). "A revision of the genus Bolbomyia (Diptera: Rhagionidae) of the world". Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. 60 (3): 433–445. doi:10.2307/25084921.
  4. ^ Webb, Donald W. (1969). "A new and unusual species of Bolbomyia (Diptera: Rhagionidae)". Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. 42 (3): 285–288. doi:10.2307/25083797.