Bombyliidae

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Description & taxonomy

Bombyliidae
Fri, 07/04/2008 - 10:19 — Irina Brake

Diagnosis:
Small to large flies, variously hued with bright colors. Wing often patterend. Body generally covered with delicate hairs or scales, or both. Thoracic bristles rarely strongly developed. Proboscis often very long. Crossvein m-cu always absent.

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Description: Adult
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Description: Immature stages
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