Systropus
Wiedemann, 1829
bee flies
Species Guides
4Systropus is a large of bee flies (Bombyliidae) containing over 200 described distributed across every continent except Antarctica. Species are medium-sized flies characterized by distinctive wing venation and male genitalia . The genus is taxonomically significant within the Toxophorinae, with ongoing revisions clarifying species boundaries, particularly in Australia where 12 new species were recently described.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Systropus: /ˈsɪstroʊpəs/
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Identification
Australian can be distinguished using wing venation patterns and male genitalia characters; a key to the two Australian of Systropodinae and two Australian species of Systropus is available. The male of S. doddi is identifiable by previously undescribed genitalic features.
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Distribution
distribution spanning every continent except Antarctica. Documented in Australia with at least 14 described , including S. doddi and S. ammophiloides.
Behavior
Male in S. doddi has been briefly discussed in taxonomic literature, though specific details are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Systropodinae (other genera)The Systropodinae contains multiple ; Australian Systropus are distinguished from other Australian systropodine genera by wing venation and male genitalia characters per available identification keys.