Anthrax aterrimus

(Bigot, 1892)

Anthrax aterrimus is a bee fly in the Bombyliidae, Anthracinae. The larval stage has been documented as an external on the pre-pupal or pupal stages of the mason wasp Monobia quadridens. As with other members of the Anthrax, likely visit flowers for nectar. The was described by Bigot in 1892.

Female Brachyanax aterrimus Matsumura 1916 by Shonen Matsumura. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthrax aterrimus: //ˈæn.θræks əˈtɛr.ɪ.məs//

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Host Associations

  • Monobia quadridens - Larva feeds externally on pre-pupal or pupal ; documented in Krombein (1967)

Ecological Role

of solitary , specifically Monobia quadridens. Contributes to natural of wasps.

Similar Taxa

  • Anthrax analisAlso parasitizes larvae, but documented primarily on tiger larvae () rather than mason wasps
  • Anthrax georgicusFormerly considered with A. analis; parasitizes tiger larvae (Cicindela spp.)

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