Poecilanthrax is a large, primarily Nearctic genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae (bee-flies).
These are large to large robust flies with a body length of 8–14 mm. They have large elongate pictured wings, with 2 or 3 submarginal cells and no vein M2. The abdomen is moderately lengthened, with 7 visible tergites. The front tarsi are reduced, and the tibia smooth.[1] The larvae feed on the moth larva of members of the family Noctuidae. Adults feed on pollen.[1]
Data sources: i = ITIS,[4] c = Catalogue of Life,[5] g = GBIF,[6] b = Bugguide.net[7]
Poecilanthrax is a large, primarily Nearctic genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae (bee-flies).
These are large to large robust flies with a body length of 8–14 mm. They have large elongate pictured wings, with 2 or 3 submarginal cells and no vein M2. The abdomen is moderately lengthened, with 7 visible tergites. The front tarsi are reduced, and the tibia smooth. The larvae feed on the moth larva of members of the family Noctuidae. Adults feed on pollen.
Poecilanthrax eremicus nectaring on California Buckwheat near the visitor center of Devil's Punchbowl, Pearblossom, California 
Poecilanthrax apache in Sheldon National Antelope Refuge, Nevada, US
Poecilanthrax adolah lalek dari famili Bombyliidae. Spesies ko juo marupokan bagian dari ordo Diptera, kelas Insecta, filum Arthropoda, dan kingdom Animalia.
Lalek dewasa spesies ko biasonyo mamakan nektar jo polen nan ado dalam bungo.
Poecilanthrax adolah lalek dari famili Bombyliidae. Spesies ko juo marupokan bagian dari ordo Diptera, kelas Insecta, filum Arthropoda, dan kingdom Animalia.
Lalek dewasa spesies ko biasonyo mamakan nektar jo polen nan ado dalam bungo.
Poecilanthrax ialah genus lalat besar, terutamanya Nearctic yang tergolong dalam keluarga Bombyliidae (lalat lebah).
Poecilanthrax ialah genus lalat besar, terutamanya Nearctic yang tergolong dalam keluarga Bombyliidae (lalat lebah).
Poecilanthrax is een vliegengeslacht uit de familie van de wolzwevers (Bombyliidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van het geslacht werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1886 door Osten Sacken.
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