Bombyliini
Bombyliini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Asiloidea
- Family: Bombyliidae
- Subfamily: Bombyliinae
- Tribe: Bombyliini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bombyliini: //bɒm.bɪˈlaɪ.ɪˌnaɪ//
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Summary
Bombyliini is a tribe within the family Bombyliidae, consisting of approximately 100 species across 5 genera in the local area, with more than 900 species in over 50 genera worldwide. The largest genus is Bombylius, which holds over 50% of its species in the Palaearctic region.
Distribution
Worldwide; most diverse in Africa, especially in western regions. Majority of species in the US are found in the southwestern region.
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Tags
- Bombyliini
- Bombyliidae
- bee flies
- insects
- Diptera