Aphoebantus borealis
Cole & Lovett, 1921
Aphoebantus borealis is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Cole and Lovett in 1921. It belongs to the tribe Aphoebantini within the Anthracinae. The species name 'borealis' suggests a northern distribution, though specific range details remain poorly documented. Bee flies in this are generally characterized by their stout, furry bodies and larval .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aphoebantus borealis: /ˌæf.oʊˈbæn.təs bɔˈriː.ə.lɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bugs for All, All for Bugs | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Zombie bees, Apis mellifera, and their tormentor the humpbacked fly, Apocephalus borealis — Bug of the Week
- Did One Praying Mantis Give Rise to an All-Female Species?