Poecilognathus sulphureus

(Loew, 1863)

Poecilognathus sulphureus is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) in the Phthiriinae. The Poecilognathus is part of the tribe Poecilognathini, a group of bee flies characterized by their distinctive . This species was described by Loew in 1863. Bee flies in this genus are typically associated with flowers and are known for their parasitic larval development, though specific details for P. sulphureus remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Poecilognathus sulphureus: //pɔɪˌsɪloʊˈɡneɪθəs sʌlˈfjʊəriəs//

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