Poecilanthrax eremicus
Painter & Hall, 1960
Poecilanthrax eremicus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, first described by Painter & Hall in 1960. The Poecilanthrax is strictly North American, with greatest in the Great Basin region. Like other members of this genus, likely parasitize caterpillars of noctuid . The specific epithet 'eremicus' suggests an association with arid or desert .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilanthrax eremicus: /ˌpiːsɪˈlænˌθræks ɛˈrɛmɪkəs/
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Distribution
North America; specific range details not documented in available sources.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'eremicus' derives from Greek 'eremos' meaning solitary, lonely, or desert, suggesting the may inhabit arid or isolated environments.
Taxonomic History
Described in the 1960 monograph of the Poecilanthrax by Painter & Hall, which recognized 35 in the genus.