Poecilanthrax hyalinipennis
Painter & Hall, 1960
Poecilanthrax hyalinipennis is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Painter & Hall in 1960. The Poecilanthrax is strictly North American, with greatest abundance in the Great Basin region. Larvae of related species develop as inside caterpillars of cutworms and armyworms (family Noctuidae), though the specific of P. hyalinipennis has not been documented.
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How to pronounce Poecilanthrax hyalinipennis: //ˌpiː.sɪˈlæn.θræks ˌhaɪəˌlaɪ.nəˈpɛn.ɪs//
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'hyalinipennis' refers to hyaline (clear, glassy) wings, a distinctive feature of this . The name Poecilanthrax derives from Greek 'poecilos' (variegated, spotted) and 'anthrax' (charcoal/coal), referring to the often dark coloration of flies.