Poecilanthrax alcyon
(Say, 1824)
bee fly
Poecilanthrax alcyon is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae. It is widely distributed across North America, occurring from Canada through the United States to Mexico. The species belongs to a whose larvae develop as inside caterpillars, primarily of the family Noctuidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilanthrax alcyon: /ˌpiː.sɪˈlæn.θræks ˈæl.siː.ɒn/
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Distribution
Widespread in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Ecological Role
likely serve as ; larvae are of lepidopteran caterpillars.
Similar Taxa
- Poecilanthrax luciferBoth share the Poecilanthrax and similar bee fly , but P. lucifer is distinguished by conspicuous black and yellow tomentose crossbands on the and yellow or tan bases of larger wing .