Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Exoprosopa
Family: Bombyliidae (Insecta/Diptera)
Taxon : Land invertebrate
Group : Animal
SPECIES
nemesisNOTES
A large furry fly which is often found basking in the sun. Adults visit flowers. Swift fliers which can hover apparently motionless in mid air. Probably parasitizes various wasps.
AUTHORITY
(Fabricius, 1805)Sub Author
Conservation
UncommonHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
Insect (6 legs)Colour
- Notes: The body and legs are black. The wings are black with a yellow blotch and a transparent tip
- Colour: Black
Common Name
- Fly
- Bee fly
Habitat
- NOTES: This specimen was caught on a window but they are generally found in the veld.
- HABITAT NAME: Veld
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- All year
Synonyms for Species
- Anthrax nox
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