Exoprosopa caliptera is a species of bee flies in the family Bombyliidae. Its range is noted as being in British Columbia, Canada, as well as throughout the Western United States, Arkansas, and South Dakota. It is also found in the Mexican state of Durango.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Exoprosopa caliptera 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
- Exoprosopa
- Species
- Exoprosopa caliptera
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