Anthrax varius Fabricius, 1794 is a animal in the Bombyliidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Anthrax varius Fabricius, 1794

Anthrax varius Fabricius, 1794

Anthrax varius is a bee fly species in Bombyliidae, described in 1794, found across much of Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East.

Family
Genus
Anthrax
Order
Diptera
Class
Insecta

About Anthrax varius Fabricius, 1794

Anthrax varius is a species of bee fly that belongs to the family Bombyliidae. This species was first formally described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794, matching the year given in its scientific authority citation. Its known range covers most of Europe, and also includes portions of northern Africa and the Middle East.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Diptera Bombyliidae Anthrax

More from Bombyliidae

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