Thyridanthrax nugator
(Coquillett, 1887)
Thyridanthrax nugator is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, native to western North America. The species is known from California and Oregon. As a member of the bee fly family, it likely exhibits the characteristic hovering and parasitic larval lifestyle typical of the group, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The Thyridanthrax belongs to the tribe Villini within the Anthracinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thyridanthrax nugator: /ˌθaɪrɪˈdænθræks nuˈɡeɪtər/
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Distribution
Known from California and Oregon in western North America.
Host Associations
- Ammophila aberti - Thyridanthrax sp. observed hovering over open nests of this thread-waisted wasp and lobbing into tunnels; specific identification as T. nugator not confirmed for this observation
Similar Taxa
- Thyridanthrax sp.Other in the are morphologically similar and require expert identification to distinguish from T. nugator; the genus is characterized by features of the wing venation and body patterning typical of the Villini tribe.