Exoprosopa dodrina

Members of Exoprosopa are generally distinguished from other bee fly genera by their robust body form, wing venation patterns, and facial characteristics including a prominent mystax (bristles on the face). Specific identification of E. dodrina would require examination of type specimens or detailed morphological comparison with related species in the genus, as no distinguishing field characteristics are documented in available sources.

Distribution records are sparse; the species is known from type locality and limited collection records. Precise geographic range is not well documented in available sources.

As a member of Bombyliidae, the life cycle likely includes: egg deposition near host burrows or on vegetation; planidial first-instar larvae that actively seek hosts; larval development as parasitoids of immature insects (hosts unknown for this species); pupation in soil or host remains; and adult emergence. Specific details for E. dodrina are undocumented.

As with other Exoprosopa species, adults likely function as pollinators through nectar feeding. Larvae are presumed parasitoids, potentially regulating populations of ground-nesting bees, wasps, or other insects, though specific host relationships remain unknown.

• Exoprosopa speciesOther members of the genus Exoprosopa share similar bee-mimic appearance, robust body form, and wing patterns. Differentiation requires detailed examination of genitalia, wing venation details, and other subtle morphological characters.
• Other Bombyliidae generaBee flies in related genera such as Anthrax or Villa may appear superficially similar due to convergent bee-mimicry. These can be distinguished by facial structure, wing venation, and body proportions, though precise identification often requires specialist knowledge.

• bee fly
• parasitoid
• Diptera
• Bombyliidae
• Exoprosopa

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