| Thyridanthrax | |
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| Thyridanthrax fenestratoides | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Bombyliidae |
| Subfamily: | Anthracinae |
| Tribe: | Villini |
| Genus: | Thyridanthrax Osten-Sacken, 1886 |
Thyridanthrax is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are about 12 described species in the genus Thyridanthrax. [1] [2] [3]
The Bombyliidae are a family of flies, commonly known as bee flies. Adults generally feed on nectar and pollen, some being important pollinators. Larvae are mostly parasitoids of other insects.
Paracantha is a genus of fruit flies in the family Tephritidae.
Villa is a genus of flies belonging to the bee-fly family (Bombyliidae). They range in size from 5 to 17 millimetres, and have typically rounded heads. The males of some species have a brilliant mat of silvery patagial scales. About 270 Villa species are found on all continents except Antarctica. They can be distinguished from similar genera (Hemipenthes) by their wing venation.
Aciurina is a genus of tephritid or fruit flies in the family Tephritidae.
Criorhina is a genus of hoverflies. Medium to large sized species, black or greenish black, with or without light ground markings mimicking bumblebees. The head is much flattened and broader than the thorax. The antennae are situated upon a prominent conical frontal process, The face is moderately produced below the eyes, downward or forward, in profile. The eyes are bare. The abdomen is elliptical or very short oval. Larvae found in rot holes or decaying hardwoods
Epichlorops is a genus of grass flies in the family Chloropidae. There are at least 5 described species in Epichlorops.
Poecilanthrax is a large, primarily Nearctic genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae (bee-flies).
Thereva is a genus of flies from the family Therevidae commonly known as stiletto flies.
Anthracinae is a subfamily of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are more than 80 genera and 2,000 described species in Anthracinae.
Thyridanthrax luminis is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae.
Ospriocerus is a genus of robber flies. There are about 17 described species in Ospriocerus.
Aphoebantus is a genus of bee flies. There are at least 80 described species in Aphoebantus.
Heteropogon is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least 60 described species in Heteropogon.
Nicocles is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are about 15 described species in Nicocles.
Lordotus is a genus of bee flies. There are at least 30 described species in Lordotus.
Poecilognathus is a genus of bee flies. There are at least 20 described species in Poecilognathus.
Chrysanthrax is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae.
Lepidanthrax is a genus of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. There are at least 50 described species in Lepidanthrax.
Amphicosmus is a genus of bee flies. There are about five described species in Amphicosmus.
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