Systoechus solitus is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. It is found in the southeastern United States from New Jersey to Florida and Louisiana. Its larvae are predators of grasshopper eggs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Systoechus solitus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Systoechus candidulus
- Systoechus ctenopterus
- Euprepina nuda
- Bombylius minor
- Bombylius mexicanus
- Bombylius comanche
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Bombyliidae
- Genus
- Systoechus
- Species
- Systoechus solitus
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