Bombylius

picture info	Bombylius ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' ''Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Islan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bombylius Cinerascens ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Candidus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Ambustus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Flavipes ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Major Top ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus ''Bombylius'' ''Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Aaroni ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Fimbriatus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Analis ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Citrinus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius (subgenus) ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bombylius Major ''Bombylius major'' (commonly named the large bee-fly, the dark-edged bee-fly or the greater bee fly) is a parasitic bee mimic fly. ''B. major'' is the most common type of fly within the ''Bombylius'' genus. The fly derives its name from its close resemblance to bumblebees and are often mistaken for them. ''B. major'' exhibits a unique flight behavior known as "yawing" and plays a role in general pollination, without preference of flower types. The fly does not bite, sting, or spread disease. However, the fly uses this mimicry of bumblebees to its own advantage, allowing close access to host solitary bee and wasp nests in order to deposit its eggs. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to parasitically feed on the grubs. Description ''B. major'' is part of the family Bombyliidae, with a reported 6000 species worldwide. The subfamily Bombyliinae contains approximately 1100 identified species. The genus '' Bombylius'' currently comprises around 450 described ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Canescens ''Bombylius canescens,'' (commonly known as the Western bee-fly) is a species of bee-fly belonging to the family Bombyliidae. ''Bombylius canescens'' is a Palearctic species with limited distribution in Europe, usually found in arid to semi-arid habitats. Taxonomy ''Bombylius canescens'' is in the genus '' Bombylius'', which belongs to the subfamily Bombyliinae of family Bombyliidae''.'' ''Bombylius fugax'', ''Bombylius cinerascens'' and ''Bombylius minor'' are sometimes considered synonyms of ''B.canescens,'' rather than distinct species. Description Adult flies in the family Bombyliidae may have short or long proboscides. Variation in proboscides length is often seen at the subfamily level. ''B.canescens'' is a Bombyliid fly of the long-proboscis variety. Specimens collected in Italy had proboscis of lengths within the range of 7-9 mm. The proboscis of Bombyliid flies are not retractable. The species has pale tawny hairs, and has wings with the base and foremargin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Bombylius ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' ''Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Islan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bombylius Cinerascens ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Candidus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Ambustus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Flavipes ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Major Top ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus ''Bombylius'' ''Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Aaroni ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Fimbriatus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Analis ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Citrinus ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius (subgenus) ''Bombylius'' is a large genus of flies belonging to the family Bombyliidae. They are known as the bee-flies, due to their striking resemblance to bees and bumblebees, and are distributed worldwide. One species of the genus, ''Bombylius major'', is widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere and is very well known. Physiology All species in the genus share a similarity with the unrelated bees and bumblebees, which they mimic, possessing a thick coat of fur, with a colour ranging from yellow to orange. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis they possess, used to probe for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees (and possibly wasps), consuming their food stores and grubs. Species European species Subgenus '' Bombylius'' '' Bombylius aaroni'' Báez, 1983 – Canary Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bombylius Major ''Bombylius major'' (commonly named the large bee-fly, the dark-edged bee-fly or the greater bee fly) is a parasitic bee mimic fly. ''B. major'' is the most common type of fly within the ''Bombylius'' genus. The fly derives its name from its close resemblance to bumblebees and are often mistaken for them. ''B. major'' exhibits a unique flight behavior known as "yawing" and plays a role in general pollination, without preference of flower types. The fly does not bite, sting, or spread disease. However, the fly uses this mimicry of bumblebees to its own advantage, allowing close access to host solitary bee and wasp nests in order to deposit its eggs. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to parasitically feed on the grubs. Description ''B. major'' is part of the family Bombyliidae, with a reported 6000 species worldwide. The subfamily Bombyliinae contains approximately 1100 identified species. The genus '' Bombylius'' currently comprises around 450 described ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bombylius Canescens ''Bombylius canescens,'' (commonly known as the Western bee-fly) is a species of bee-fly belonging to the family Bombyliidae. ''Bombylius canescens'' is a Palearctic species with limited distribution in Europe, usually found in arid to semi-arid habitats. Taxonomy ''Bombylius canescens'' is in the genus '' Bombylius'', which belongs to the subfamily Bombyliinae of family Bombyliidae''.'' ''Bombylius fugax'', ''Bombylius cinerascens'' and ''Bombylius minor'' are sometimes considered synonyms of ''B.canescens,'' rather than distinct species. Description Adult flies in the family Bombyliidae may have short or long proboscides. Variation in proboscides length is often seen at the subfamily level. ''B.canescens'' is a Bombyliid fly of the long-proboscis variety. Specimens collected in Italy had proboscis of lengths within the range of 7-9 mm. The proboscis of Bombyliid flies are not retractable. The species has pale tawny hairs, and has wings with the base and foremargin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]