Poecilanthrax fuliginosus
(Loew, 1869)
Poecilanthrax fuliginosus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, Anthracinae. The Poecilanthrax is strictly North American in distribution, with the greatest species abundance in the Great Basin region. Larvae of Poecilanthrax species develop as inside caterpillars, primarily of cutworms and armyworms in the family Noctuidae. The specific epithet "fuliginosus" (sooty or soot-black) suggests dark coloration, though detailed species-level description is limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Poecilanthrax fuliginosus: /ˌpiːsɪˈlænθræks fjuːlɪˈdʒoʊnəsəs/
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Distribution
North America; records include Arkansas and Oklahoma based on field observations. The Poecilanthrax ranges from Canada south through Central America, with highest diversity in the Great Basin region.
Similar Taxa
- Poecilanthrax luciferBoth are large bee flies in the same with similar ; P. lucifer is distinguished by conspicuous black and yellow tomentose crossbands on the and yellow/tan bases of larger wing .