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.