Lepidanthrax californicus
Hall, 1976
Lepidanthrax californicus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, first described by Hall in 1976. It is to the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico, with confirmed records from California, Arizona, and Baja California Norte. Bee flies in this family are typically characterized by their robust, hairy bodies and long adapted for nectar feeding. The species belongs to the Anthracinae and tribe Villini, a group whose members often exhibit striking coloration and patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepidanthrax californicus: /ˌlɛ.pɪˈdan.θræks ˌkæ.lɪˈfɔːr.nɪ.kəs/
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Distribution
California, Arizona, and Baja California Norte (Mexico)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Sex Attraction Pheromone Improves Detection of a Threatened Beetle