Rhynchanthrax

Painter, 1933

bee flies

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Rhynchanthrax is a of bee flies ( Bombyliidae) native to North America. The genus was established by Painter in 1933 and contains seven described . These flies are members of the Anthracinae and tribe Villini.

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How to pronounce Rhynchanthrax: //rɪŋˈkænθræks//

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Identification

Members of this can be distinguished from other bee fly genera by characteristics associated with the tribe Villini, though specific diagnostic features for the genus itself require examination of morphological details such as wing venation and structure.

Distribution

North America.

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Species List

The contains seven described : Rhynchanthrax capreus, R. maria, R. nigrofimbriata, R. parvicornis, R. quivera, R. rex, and R. texanus.

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