Bombylius atriceps
Loew, 1863
Bombylius atriceps is a of in the , described by Loew in 1863. The Bombylius is characterized by that are typically active in spring, with members of this tribe exhibiting hovering and elongated mouthparts adapted for nectar feeding. Larval stages of Bombylius species are known to be of solitary , with females depositing near or into burrows.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bombylius atriceps: //bɒmˈbɪliəs ˈætrɪˌsɛps//
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Similar Taxa
- Bombylius mexicanusSimilar spring-active Bombylius with comparable ; distinguished by details including position of r-m
- Systoechus speciesMembers of related within tribe Bombyliini; distinguished by r-m position on and typically fall rather than spring activity period
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Beware the bee fly - Bombylius sp. — Bug of the Week
- One-Shot Wednesday: Upside down bee fly | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Fly Day Friday: Greater Bee Fly
- Bug Eric: Bee Flies
- Diptera | Beetles In The Bush | Page 5
- Bombyliidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 2