About Physocephala sagittaria (Say, 1823)
Physocephala sagittaria is a species of thick-headed fly that belongs to the family Conopidae. Its larvae go through development and pupation inside the bodies of Bombus auricomus bees.
Physocephala sagittaria (Say, 1823) is a animal in the Conopidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Physocephala sagittaria (Say, 1823)
Physocephala sagittaria (Say, 1823)
Physocephala sagittaria is a thick-headed fly species whose larvae develop inside Bombus auricomus bee bodies.
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