Xenox habrosus
(Marston, 1970)
Xenox habrosus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae. It is found in Mexico, California, and Arizona. As a member of the Xenox, it is likely a of carpenter bees (Xylocopa), though specific records for this species are not well documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xenox habrosus: //ˈziːnɒks həˈbroʊsəs//
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Distribution
Mexico, California, and Arizona.
Host Associations
- Carpenter bees (Xylocopa) - probable Based on -level traits; specific records for X. habrosus not confirmed
Similar Taxa
- Xenox tigrinusSimilar appearance and ; also parasitizes carpenter bees. X. tigrinus is more widely distributed in eastern North America.
- Anthrax spp.Other bee flies in Bombyliidae that are of solitary bees and ; distinguished by wing patterns and associations.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Described by Marston in 1970. The Xenox is part of the Anthracinae, tribe Anthracini.