Bombylius iphiculus
Hall & Evenhuis, 1981
Bombylius iphiculus is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) described by Hall and Evenhuis in 1981. Like other members of the Bombylius, it belongs to a group of flies that are mimics with notably long for nectar feeding. The species is part of the tribe Bombyliini, which contains species typically active as in spring. Very little specific information is available for this particular species, and most knowledge must be inferred from the broader genus and family characteristics.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bombylius iphiculus: /bɒmˈbɪliəs ˈɪfɪkələs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
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