Systoechus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Systoechus: /ˈsɪstoʊˌɛkəs/

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Summary

Systoechus is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae with more than 120 described species worldwide, predominantly found in the Afrotropical and Holarctic regions, with a few species in the New World.

Distribution

Afrotropical (>¾ of spp.) and Holarctic; 5 spp. in the New World, including some widespread species in the east; 2 spp. reach Canada.

Diet

Egg capsules of locusts.

Tags

• Systoechus
• Bombyliidae
• Diptera
• bee flies