Philonicus albiceps (Meigen, 1820) is a animal in the Asilidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Philonicus albiceps (Meigen, 1820)
Philonicus albiceps is a insect species with distinct coloration and structural features like pale scutellar bristles.
Philonicus albiceps (Meigen, 1820) has a general body color of light yellowish grey, and often has darker markings on its body. Its legs are entirely black. Its scutellum bears two pale marginal bristles, and its ovipositor has a circlet of short spines.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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