Systoechus vulgaris
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Asiloidea
- Family: Bombyliidae
- Subfamily: Bombyliinae
- Tribe: Bombyliini
- Genus: Systoechus
- Species: vulgaris
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Systoechus vulgaris: /sɪsˈtoʊɛkəs vʌlˈɡɛərɪs/
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Summary
Systoechus vulgaris, commonly known as the grasshopper bee fly, is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. Its larvae are known to prey on grasshopper eggs.
Diet
Larvae are predators of grasshopper eggs.
Tags
- Systoechus vulgaris
- bee fly
- Bombyliidae
- grasshopper predator