Bombylius mexicanus

Bombylius mexicanus is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. Despite its name, it is widespread in North America, from Ontario and British Columbia in Canada, south through the United States and into Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bombylius mexicanus 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

• Bombylius minor
• Bombylius venosus
• Bombylius analis
• Systoechus ctenopterus
• Systoechus solitus
• Villa fulviana

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Diptera

Family

Bombyliidae

Genus

Bombylius

Species

Bombylius mexicanus

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