Systropus macer

Loew, 1863

Systropus macer is a of bee fly ( Bombyliidae) found in eastern North America. It is a of caterpillars in the family Limacodidae (slug caterpillar moths), with documented including Adoneta spinuloides, Euclea delphinii, Lithacodes fasciola, Prolimacodes badia, and Parasa indetermina. The species was described by Hermann Loew in 1863.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Systropus macer: /ˈsɪs.trə.pəs ˈmeɪ.sər/

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Distribution

Eastern North America: Ontario, Canada; United States from Massachusetts south to Georgia and Texas.

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Ecological Role

of limacodid caterpillars, contributing to of these herbivorous insects.

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Taxonomic note

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI treat it as accepted. The taxonomic status may require verification.

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