Anthrax varius is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794. It is found across much of Europe, and parts of northern Africa and the Middle East.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Anthrax varius 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
- Anthrax
- Species
- Anthrax varius
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