Bittacus pilicornis

Westwood, 1846

hairy-horned scorpionfly

Bittacus pilicornis, commonly known as the hairy-horned , is a of hangingfly in the Bittacidae. It is found in North America and has been specifically associated with the longleaf pine . As a member of the order Mecoptera, it belongs to a group of insects commonly referred to as scorpionflies, though hangingflies in the family Bittacidae are distinguished by their predatory and characteristic hanging posture.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bittacus pilicornis: /ˈbɪt.ə.kəs ˌpaɪ.lɪˈkɔːr.nɪs/

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Habitat

Associated with the longleaf pine .

Distribution

North America. Distribution records include Vermont, United States.

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