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Genus Apocampta Schiner, 1868

Introduction

A monotypic genus of Australian horse fly distinguished from other Scionini by the slender, uniform black body and wings marked with blackish radial staining. Although it has been recorded to blood feed on humans (Mackerras 1960), little is known on the biology of the genus.

The genus was previously considered a synonym of Scaptia Walker, 1850 (Mackerras 1960), however, it was later reinstated to a valid genus based on strong molecular and morphological data (Lessard et al. 2013; Lessard 2014).

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
22-Mar-2022 TABANIDAE 28-Oct-2021 MODIFIED Dr Bryan Lessard (ABRS)
TABANIDAE 15-Apr-2014 ADDED Dr Federica Turco (QM)