Bezzia nobilis
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Bezzia nobilis is a species of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae.[1][2][3][4] It is widely considered one of the most common Bezzia species; it is found in Eurasian regions, all over the United States, Central America, and even into South American countries like Brazil.[5] B. nobilis seem to prefer aquatic environments; they are commonly observed in stagnant water pools in Eurasia regions and marshes in the southern United States.[6][7] Adults of this species are easily distinguished by their black and yellow striped legs.[8] Pupae are recognized by their brown bodies, abdominal spines, and respiratory horns.[9] B. nobilis larvae are distinguished by brown heads and white bodies.[9] Little information is known on their life cycle or mating habits.[9] B. nobilis is a predatory species. While some research suggests they mainly feed on larvae of other insect species, experiments suggest they prefer immobile, easy prey such as dead adult flies, bacteria, and protozoa.[6][10][11][12]
Bezzia nobilis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Diptera |
Family: | Ceratopogonidae |
Tribe: | Palpomyiini |
Genus: | Bezzia |
Species: | B. nobilis |
Binomial name | |
Bezzia nobilis (Winnertz, 1852) | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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