Bombylius heximaculatus
Johnson & Johnson, 1975
Bombylius heximaculatus is a of bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Johnson & Johnson in 1975. Currently listed as a synonym of Bombylius albicapillus in the Catalogue of Life, this species belongs to the tribe Bombyliini, which includes bee flies with spring activity. Members of this are characterized by their -like appearance, hovering , and parasitic larval stages that target the larvae of solitary bees and other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bombylius heximaculatus: /bɔmˈbɪliəs hɛksɪmækjʊˈleɪtəs/
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Taxonomic Status
Bombylius heximaculatus is currently listed as a synonym of Bombylius albicapillus in the Catalogue of Life (accessed via GBIF). The original description by Johnson & Johnson (1975) placed it within the nominate subgenus Bombylius (Bombylius).