Toxophora virgata

Osten Sacken, 1877

Toxophora virgata is a bee fly in the Bombyliidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. Its geographic range extends from Mexico through the western United States to Canada. The species is known to parasitize potter wasps in the Odynerus and Stenodynerus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Toxophora virgata: /tɔkˈsɒfɔrə ˈvɪrɡətə/

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Identification

As a member of the Toxophora, this can be distinguished from other bee flies by features typical of the genus, though specific diagnostic characters for T. virgata are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Found from Mexico through most of the western United States north to Canada.

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Osten Sacken in 1877.

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