Anastoechus hessei

Hall, 1956

Anastoechus hessei is a of fly in the Bombyliidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States from California to Texas. The species was described by Hall in 1956. Its larvae are known of .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anastoechus hessei: /ˌænəˈstiːkəs ˈhɛsaɪ/

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Distribution

Southwestern United States, ranging from California to Texas.

Diet

Larvae are of . feeding habits have not been documented.

Host Associations

  • grasshopper eggs - Larval stage preys on .

Human Relevance

May contribute to of through larval on grasshopper .

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Taxonomic Note

Authorship is sometimes cited as Hall, 1958, though GBIF lists Hall, 1956 as the accepted date.

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