Diochanthrax

Hall, 1975

Diochanthrax is a of ( ) containing a single described , D. morulus, which is to California. The genus was established by Hall in 1975 and belongs to the Anthracinae and tribe Villini. As a bee fly, it likely exhibits the typical of many Bombyliidae, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Diochanthrax: /daɪ.əʊˈkæn.θræks/

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Distribution

to California, United States. The sole described , D. morulus, is recorded from this region.

Similar Taxa

  • VillaBoth belong to the tribe Villini and share general Anthracinae ; Diochanthrax is distinguished by its status and restricted Californian distribution.
  • AnthraxMember of the same Anthracinae with convergent -mimic appearance; Diochanthrax differs in its single- composition and geographic limitation.

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