| Phthiriini | |
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| Neacreotrichus, California | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Bombyliidae |
| Subfamily: | Phthiriinae |
| Tribe: | Phthiriini Becker, 1913 |
Phthiriini is a tribe of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 6 genera and more than 90 described species in Phthiriini, found worldwide. [1] [2] [3]
These six genera belong to the tribe Phthiriini:
The Bombyliidae are a family of flies, commonly known as bee flies. Some are colloquially known as bomber flies. Adults generally feed on nectar and pollen, some being important pollinators. Larvae are mostly parasitoids of other insects.
Anthrax is a genus of bombyliid flies, commonly known as "bee-flies" due to their resemblance to bees. Most are dull black flies, and are usually small to medium in size, 4–20 millimetres (0.2–0.8 in), and many species have striking wing patterns.
Mythicomyiidae, commonly called mythicomyiids, are very tiny flies (0.5–5.0 mm) found throughout most parts of the world, especially desert and semi-desert regions, except the highest altitudes and latitudes. They are not as common in the tropics, but genera such as Cephalodromia and Platypygus are known from these regions. Many of these "microbombyliids" have a humpbacked thorax and lack the dense vestiture common in the Bombyliidae. Mythicomyiids have until recently not had much attention in the literature. Their small size has caused them to be missed when collecting. Yellow pan trapping and fine-mesh netting in Malaise and aerial sweep nets has resulted in a number of undescribed species from many parts of the world. A high diversity of both genera and species exists for this family in Africa, especially northern and southern portions. About 350 species are known. Hundreds more await description.
Balaana is a genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae (bee-flies). There are about seven described species, including three from western Australia. These are robust and very hairy flies with a body length of 10–18 mm (0.4–0.7 in).
Hyperalonia is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae.
Anthracinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are more than 80 genera and 2,000 described species in Anthracinae.
Exoprosopini is a tribe of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are more than 20 genera and 760 described species in Exoprosopini.
Conophorini is a tribe of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae.
Bombyliinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are more than 70 genera in Bombyliinae.
Eclimini is a tribe of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. This tribe was formerly considered a subfamily of Bombyliidae, but was transferred to the subfamily Bombyliinae as a result of research published in 2019.
Phthiriinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 11 genera and more than 120 described species in Phthiriinae.
Brachyanax is a genus of bee fly in the subfamily Anthracinae. It was circumscribed by Neal Evenhuis in 1981. Thirteen species are recognized, and they are found in Asia and Australasia.
Villini is a tribe of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae.
Toxophora virgata is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. Hosts include potter wasps from the genera Odynerus and Stenodynerus.
Xenox is a genus of bee flies. There are five described species in Xenox, all of which parasitize bees in the genus Xylocopa as larvae.
Antoniinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are at least 4 genera and 20 described species in Antoniinae.
Crocidiinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 8 genera and 50 described species in Crocidiinae.
Mariobezziinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 10 genera and at least 50 described species in Mariobezziinae.
Lordotinae is a small subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. This subfamily was formerly considered a tribe of Bombyliinae, but was elevated to subfamily as a result of research published in 2019.
Neacreotrichus is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 13 described species in Neacreotrichus, found in the United States and Mexico.
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