Anthrax artemesia

Marston, 1963

Anthrax artemesia is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Marston in 1963. It belongs to the Anthrax, a diverse group of flies whose larvae develop as on various insects. Most Anthrax species for which hosts are known parasitize the larvae of ground-nesting Hymenoptera or, in some cases, tiger larvae (). The specific of A. artemesia remains poorly documented compared to better-studied such as A. analis and A. georgicus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthrax artemesia: //ˈæn.θræks ˌɑːr.təˈmiː.zia//

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Ecological Role

Members of the Anthrax function as in terrestrial , with larvae attaching externally to larvae and consuming them as they develop. This parasitoid lifestyle contributes to of host , which include solitary bees and predatory beetles.

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