Exoprosopa
Guides
Exoprosopa agassizii
Exoprosopa agassizii is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Friedrich Hermann Loew in 1869. The species belongs to the genus Exoprosopa, a diverse group of bee flies characterized by their robust bodies and often striking patterns. As with other members of the family, E. agassizii likely exhibits the typical bee fly morphology including a stout, furry body and a long proboscis adapted for nectar feeding. The species name honors the naturalist Louis Agassiz.
Exoprosopa albifrons
Exoprosopa albifrons is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Curran in 1930. It belongs to the genus Exoprosopa, a diverse group of bee flies within the subfamily Anthracinae. The species epithet "albifrons" (white forehead) likely refers to a distinctive pale marking on the front of the head. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only four records currently available on iNaturalist.
Exoprosopa anomala
Exoprosopa anomala is a species of bee fly described by Painter in 1934. It belongs to the family Bombyliidae, a diverse group of true flies known for their bee-like appearance and parasitic larval biology. The species is placed in the subfamily Anthracinae and tribe Exoprosopini. Like other bee flies, adults likely feed on nectar and pollen, while larvae are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific host records for this species remain undocumented.
Exoprosopa dodrina
Exoprosopa dodrina is a species of bee fly described by Curran in 1930. It belongs to the large genus Exoprosopa within the family Bombyliidae, a group of flies known for their bee-like appearance and parasitoid larval biology. The species is part of the tribe Exoprosopini and subfamily Anthracinae. As with most bee flies, adults are likely nectar feeders, while larvae develop as parasitoids of other insects.
Exoprosopa fasciata
Exoprosopa fasciata is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Macquart in 1840. As a member of the genus Exoprosopa, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies whose larvae parasitize other insects, primarily bees and wasps. The species is part of the subfamily Anthracinae and tribe Exoprosopini.
Exoprosopa painterorum
Exoprosopa painterorum is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, described by Johnson & Johnson in 1960. It belongs to the subfamily Anthracinae and tribe Exoprosopini. The species is named in honor of the Painter family, likely referring to entomologists associated with this group. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Exoprosopa parda
Exoprosopa parda is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1886. Bee flies in this genus are parasitoids, with larvae typically developing in the nests of solitary bees or wasps. The species is poorly documented in published literature, with only 19 observations recorded on iNaturalist.