Geron calvus

Loew, 1863

Bald Bee Fly

Geron calvus is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) in the Toxophorinae. It occurs in the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. The species is known by the 'Bald Bee Fly' and has been documented through over 1,000 observations on iNaturalist.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Geron calvus: /ˈɡɛrɒn ˈkælvəs/

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Distribution

Northeastern United States from Virginia north to Ontario, Canada. Documented records include Vermont and other northeastern states.

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Taxonomic Status

Catalogue of Life lists Geron calvus as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted name. The was described by Loew in 1863 and is classified in the subgenus Empidigeron.

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