Villa chromolepida
Cole, 1922
Villa chromolepida is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Cole in 1922. The species is known from the United States. As with other bee flies, likely feed on nectar and pollen, though specific behavioral and ecological details remain undocumented. The Villa contains numerous species of bee flies, many of which are of other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Villa chromolepida: /ˈvɪlə ˌkroʊmoʊˈlɛpɪdə/
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Distribution
United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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