Poecilognathus

Jaennicke, 1867

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Poecilognathus is a of bee flies ( Bombyliidae) distributed across North, Central, and South America. The genus contains at least 20 described . These flies are members of the Phthiriinae and tribe Poecilognathini. As with other bee flies, are typically flower visitors, though detailed biological information for most species remains limited.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Poecilognathus: //ˌpɛsɪloʊˈɡneɪθəs//

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Distribution

North, Central, and South America

Similar Taxa

  • PoecilanthraxBoth are of large bee flies in Bombyliidae with similar overall appearance; Poecilanthrax is strictly North American and contains 35+ with larvae parasitizing noctuid caterpillars, while Poecilognathus has a broader Neotropical distribution

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Taxonomic placement

Poecilognathus belongs to the tribe Poecilognathini within Phthiriinae, a group characterized by particular wing venation and larval features

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