Chrysanthrax lepidotoides
(Johnson, 1919)
Chrysanthrax lepidotoides is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) described in 1919. It belongs to a of parasitic flies whose larvae develop as or of other insects. The species is known from a very limited geographic range, with records restricted to New Jersey. Like other bee flies, likely visit flowers for nectar.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysanthrax lepidotoides: //krɪˈsænθræks ˌlɛpɪˈdoʊtiːz//
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Distribution
Known only from New Jersey, United States. The has not been documented elsewhere.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'lepidotoides' suggests a resemblance to Lepidoptera (/butterflies) in appearance, possibly referring to wing scaling or coloration. The was originally described by Johnson in 1919.
Data limitations
This is poorly represented in biodiversity databases, with only 20 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date. No detailed ecological studies or species-specific information appears to be published.