Bombylius curtirhynchus
Evenhuis, 1978
Bombylius curtirhynchus is a of in the , first described by Evenhuis in 1978. The Bombylius comprises approximately 350 species distributed across the Holarctic region, with many species exhibiting the characteristic fuzzy appearance and hovering typical of bee flies. Species in this genus are generally spring-active and possess elongated mouthparts adapted for nectar feeding.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bombylius curtirhynchus: /bɔmˈbɪliəs ˌkɜːrtɪˈrɪŋkəs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- 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