Systoechus candidulus is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. It is found in Ontario, Canada, and across most of the United States. Its larvae are predators of grasshopper eggs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Systoechus candidulus 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 solitus
- Euprepina nuda
- Bombylius minor
- Systoechus ctenopterus
- Anastoechus latifrons
- Bombylius incanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Bombyliidae
- Genus
- Systoechus
- Species
- Systoechus candidulus
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