Xenox
Xenox
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Asiloidea
- Family: Bombyliidae
- Subfamily: Anthracinae
- Tribe: Anthracini
- Genus: Xenox
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xenox: //ˈzɛnɒks//
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Summary
Xenox is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae, containing five described species that are ectoparasitoids of bees in the genus Xylocopa. The name 'Xenox' is derived from the Greek word for 'stranger' or 'alien', potentially referring to their unusual eye structure.
Distribution
Eastern North America (NH-ON to FL-TX) and Southwestern United States (TX-CA)
Diet
Ectoparasitoids of bees in the genus Xylocopa
Ecosystem Role
Parasitic larvae that contribute to the control of bee populations
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Tags
- Insect
- Diptera
- Bee Fly
- Ectoparasitoid
- Bombyliidae