Physocephala marginata (Say, 1823) is a animal in the Conopidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Physocephala marginata (Say, 1823)

Physocephala marginata (Say, 1823)

Physocephala marginata is a thick-headed fly species that parasitizes Anthophora abrupta bees, pupating after the host dies.

Family
Genus
Physocephala
Order
Diptera
Class
Insecta

About Physocephala marginata (Say, 1823)

Physocephala marginata (Say, 1823) is a species of thick-headed fly that belongs to the family Conopidae. This species is a parasite of Anthophora abrupta bees, and its pupation only takes place after the host bee has died.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Diptera Conopidae Physocephala

More from Conopidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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