Bombylius pulchellus is a species of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. It is found in Canada from Alberta east to Quebec and in the northern United States from Nebraska to Maryland. The larvae are parasitoids of Halictus ligatus larvae and pupae, although B. pulchellus pupates in soil away from the host nest.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bombylius pulchellus 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Bombyliidae
- Genus
- Bombylius
- Species
- Bombylius pulchellus
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