Anthrax daphne
(Osten Sacken, 1886)
Anthrax daphne is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1886. As a member of the Anthrax, it likely shares the lifestyle typical of the group, with larvae that attack stages of other insects. are presumably nectar-feeding and may exhibit -mimicking appearance and common to bee flies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthrax daphne: /ˈæn.θræks ˈdæfni/
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Similar Taxa
- Anthrax georgicusFormerly known as A. analis, this is the most well-documented North American Anthrax parasitizing tiger larvae; A. daphne may be distinguished by specific morphological features and potentially different associations, though detailed comparative studies are lacking.
- Anthrax gideonA Neotropical recorded parasitizing tiger beetles in Rica and Brazil; differs in geographic distribution and likely species from A. daphne.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Good Day, Mourning Cloak | Bug Squad
- Introduce Your Children to Insects | Bug Squad
- Bombyliidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 2
- ID Challenge #11 | Beetles In The Bush
- Ground nesting bees beware of the bee fly: Bombyliidae — Bug of the Week
- Danger afoot for ground nesting bees: Look out for bee flies, Bombyliidae — Bug of the Week