Ecliminae
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Ecliminae is a of Bombyliidae (bee flies) containing distributed across the New World and Australasian/Oceanian regions. The genus Lepidophora is restricted to the New World with eight , while Marmasoma is to Australia. At least some species exhibit parasitic , with stages developing in hymenopteran .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ecliminae: //ˌɛk.ləˈmɪna.i//
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Distribution
New World (Nearctic and Neotropical regions) and Australasian/Oceanian region (Australia). The Lepidophora occurs in the Americas; Marmasoma is restricted to Australia.
Host Associations
- Sphecidae (Hymenoptera) - Three recorded as of stages of Lepidophora culiciformis; specific host species not provided in available sources.
Life Cycle
Pupal stage described for Lepidophora culiciformis. stages develop as in Sphecidae (Hymenoptera) .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Description of the pupae of Lepidophora culiciformis Walker, 1850 (Diptera, Bombyliidae, Ecliminae) and host records
- A Revision of the New World genus <i>Lepidophora</i> Westwood, 1835 (Diptera, Bombyliidae, Ecliminae) with a key to the species
- Review of Marmasoma White with lectotype designation of M. sumptuosum White and an identification key to the Australasian/Oceanian genera of <br />Ecliminae (Diptera, Bombyliidae)