June-beetle-parasitoid

Guides

• Sparnopolius confusus

  Aster Bee Fly

  Sparnopolius confusus is a species of bee fly (family Bombyliidae) measuring 6–9 mm in length. It is known to be a parasitoid of June beetles (Phyllophaga). The species is widely distributed across most of the United States and parts of Mexico. It is commonly referred to as the Aster Bee Fly due to its association with aster flowers.

  Bombyliidaebee-flyparasitoidJune-beetle-parasitoidAster-Bee-FlyNorth-AmericaDiptera